© 2008 Sydney Markle Us

Engagement

After a conversation (the one we’ve been having since we met) it was decided–we are going to get married. Here’s our story.

Chris and I met in a parking lot–neighbors for a time. Our conversation started over trash and we became friends. We grew to know and appreciate each other on a concrete stoop. Soon we began exploring thoughts through musical notes and connections. We fell in love under stars in the magic light of dawn. We’ve found disruption and turbulence in the change of knowing each other—of loving each other. We also found a deep reservoir of feeling. But always, through conversation and the lens of love, we’ve overcome obstacles and seized opportunities to be better for each other.

We are destined, but not star-crossed. This is the lifetime we get it right. Our souls know each other and sought the other out like magnets. This is how we keep it together in the face of our own human folly. If not for Us the singular I could perhaps lose faith, but as a part of Us we never will.

And so now, we begin planning an event to mark the passage from I to Us through the words “I do.”

15 Comments

  1. Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 8:57 am | #

    oh, Syd, i’m so happy for you! congratulations to you and Chris. :) i’ve been married for almost 9 years now and i’ve never been happier. sure you’ll still have your ups & downs but it’s your love and devotion to each other that will keep the two of you together. congrats!

  2. Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:17 am | #

    Can’t say I didn’t believe this was coming, but woohoo! Best wishes, m’darlin!!

  3. Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:45 am | #

    Congratulations, Syd!

  4. Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:45 am | #

    Congrats! I’ve been married for 4 years and they by far have been the best of my life. I wish you the same joy!!

  5. jen
    Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:34 am | #

    Syd! Congratulations! I feel so behind in your life – but reading this made me smile; you deserve all the happiness in the world!

    xo

  6. Mom
    Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:38 am | #

    Well written. Have I ever told you what a great writer you are? Honey you know how happy I am for you and Chris. Look forward to helping you with one of the most wonderful events in your life. It’s going to be great Love you.
    MOM

  7. Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 11:20 am | #

    That is beautiful.

    Congratulations to you and Chris! I’m so happy for you, dear. All the happiness in the world to you two as you go into a new chapter of your lives.

  8. Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 6:51 pm | #

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Oh goodness, this is so fabulous. I’m so very, very, very happy for you both!

  9. Laura
    Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 11:54 pm | #

    Congratulations- that is so exciting! I know a great guy to perform the ceremony. ;) Please let me know how I can help!

  10. Joao Santos
    Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 4:34 pm | #

    Again Congratulations!

    Really like the way you write. It’s always good reading your posts but this one it’s a joy! :)

  11. Kel Kell
    Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 4:38 pm | #

    YAY!!!!!! Congratulations. I am soooo excited for you guys. Please let me know when and where. I would love to send something. You guys are so right for each other. Chris couldn’t deserve any better. I miss you both.

  12. Posted Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:28 am | #

    Congratulations, Syd. Hope you two have a wonderful life together. :)

  13. Posted Monday, May 26, 2008 at 7:22 am | #

    congratulations…I’m a bit behind in checking your pages! That is wonderful news.

  14. sheila
    Posted Friday, May 30, 2008 at 8:37 pm | #

    Syd,

    Chris is a fortunate man.

    Sheila

  15. christa
    Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 7:04 am | #

    Hi sweetie! I am so excited for both of you! The way you announced this was so eloquent and beautiful, it was a pleasure as always. Love u – Christa

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