Friday, September 28, 2007

Something Sweet

Something sweet happened today; something sweet and life affirming.

Today was a first for me in all of my 18 years of working here in the Music Department. Every week, the students meet for a once-a-week recital hour meeting. On a pre-scheduled date, students perform once per semester before the faculty and the other music students. Today was no different except for one very special thing - there was a proposal.

Cameron S. (percussion) finished his piece. He asked everyone to wait just an extra couple of minutes and then he left the stage. He walked up to her girlfriend of two years, Elicia M. (flute), went down on bended knee and offer up an engagement ring. The recital hall exploded into hoots, whistles, stomping, cheering, and tears. Elicia said YES. There was much happiness all around. I, who did not cry at my own son's wedding, even teared up a little bit. Many blessings, Cameron and Elicia.

12 comments:

Lea said...

How lovely...percussion and flute to blend themselves in sweet music...and that you were there to witness and catch the moment for us all...

nonizamboni said...

Well, that story just made my day.
They'll never forget this day, aye?
Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

Mary Timme said...

Oh that is so sweet! How public and wonderful is that? Amazing!

qualcosa di bello said...

i have spent some quiet evening time blogweaving...you are my last stop...i am ready for tea & a soak in the bath...

how very glad i am that i did just one more visit...this story is just precious! thank you for sharing this spot of beauty!

& i want to invite you over to piacere...i was tagged for for a "you make me smile" blog award, which immediatly made me think of you, & thus i tag you too! i am so glad to have met you at eb's glorious ball!

trailbee said...

This is always a special time of the week, and has had some very profound moments.I'm surprised this has not happened more often.Happy blessings.

Susie said...

What a romantic way to propose. How lucky your all were to witness such a special moment..
xo

girlgonethreadwild said...

I would have given anything to be there for this... I'm a nut for romantic gestures!!!! Thanks for sharing this story... I wish them great, harmonious success in their marriage... an overflow of love & music to dance through the days of their lives... blessings!

Tammy said...

Awww how sweet...as for myself I am a sucker for romance!

Have a great day!
:)

Bimbimbie said...

awwwwww sweet *!*

Anonymous said...

The music of love!
I hope she said yes :)

Annie Jeffries said...

Yes, she said YES. She did. She DID. Tears of joy.

Alice Regan said...

How romantic! Who wouldn't tear up with such love surrounding the moment. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story.