He Liked it, So He Put a Ring on it

I call it a promise ring even though he says we are too old for promise rings.

John calls it a “making an honest woman out of me ring.”  

I secretly always wanted a promise ring and to wear John’s varsity letter jacket. Even though we met in graduate school. :D

I love love love being John’s girlfriend.  I was a humble girl, living a humble life when I was thrown into the adventure of our courtship.  A promise ring means I will forever be his girlfriend even when I am a wife, and that years later we still have the memories from our first summer love.  

{Please excuse the tired eyes and sweats, we returned late and I wanted to send a picture to my mama and John’s mother.}

The whole thing was sweet and romantic and when John put the ring on my finger, I was in disbelief.  We’ve been having some big conversations about some upcoming adventures in Adult Land and I never, never, NEVER saw this coming.  

John said he has been thinking about this and looking for a perfect ring for a long time (his creativity at measuring was amazing, but sadly, my finger shrunk a bit recently and I will need to resize for safety).

Why a pearl?  I’ve always loved the history and symbolism of pearls.  In Persian history, my name Mehnaz translates to “the moon’s glory.” Ancient cultures believed that the moon could make pearls grow larger, that pearls were celestial tears, and that pearls were dew collected from the moon.  There are even stories about how pearls controlled the current of the oceans!

{On our second date at the Lincoln Park zoo - look at these children!}

I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love for John and I can’t believe how the most unexpected happiness comes into your life.

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  2. sweeterthanabumblebee said: YAY !!! <3 <3 It is absolutely beautiful.
  3. oldpinetree said: beautiful!
  4. ladybailey said: Congrats!! You two look so happy together.
  5. prettyfittie said: I’m doing a happy dance for you guys. I would like a “making an honest woman out of me ring” too - you are never too old for that. The ring is gorgeous! Tell your man nice job on the good taste.
  6. rfgr26 said: Eeeeks! Congrats! I’m so happy for you both. I can only imagine the classy, creative, and elegant affair your wedding will be. And I adore the pearl ring.
  7. hotrunnergirl said: I am soooooo happy for you, you guys are the cutest and the ring he picked his SO beautiful! Girl, can you even lift your hand? (LOL) Can’t wait to see what kind of diamond is coming your way. ;D
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  9. goldenfallingheart said: Congratulations! I love reading your blog and am so happy for both of you! It’s a beautiful ring :)
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