This event brings athletes in from around the world, and many of our friends locally compete there from time to time, as well as friends we have made traveling about. The proposal was planned for Christmas Eve. For the first time in many years, Joyce and I had this day off from work. We have a special place in Wildwood Park where a bench has been set in memory of my daughter Julie, who was killed at Christmas in 1995. Joyce and I walk there often, always on birthdays and holidays especially, and I envisioned my surprise proposal taking place here.
Plans laid for weeks, go up in flames because of the wind.
Nah, she will go. I haven't been pacing for hours, being nervous for nothing. I know she will change her mind. She is just a nu-nu sometimes. Whew, I knew she wouldn't let me down.