ricoblog - We Pause for a Special Announcement

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Greetings, folks.

Some of you know I've been seeing a lot of a certain lovely woman named Amy Thompson.

This past Saturday evening, as Amy and I were on the beach and the sun was setting, I professed my love to her and asked her to be my wife.

Thankfully, she said "Yes!"

Praise be to God for this thing He has worked. I have no idea why God has seen fit to bless me so abundantly. In times of abundance and in times of trouble and despair, God is to be praised.

So please praise Him with us, and glorify in Him for His goodness.

We have no date set yet, but we're hoping the big day will be this summer. More information as it becomes available.

Many thanks to those who have been praying for Amy and me; we appreciate your continued prayers as we take this next step in our relationship.

Soli Deo gloria!

[More pictures of varying quality are available.]

Update (2006-03-06): Thanks to everyone who has commented, sent email, or otherwise offered congratulations! All y'all are awesome, and your congratulatory wishes are very much appreciated. And thanks especially to JP van de Giessen of Aantekeningen bij de Bijbel for his thanks and oliebollen recipe!

randomnity

Post Author: rico
Monday, March 06, 2006 7:11:15 AM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

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Monday, March 06, 2006 7:41:27 AM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations to you, Rick - and I think that Amy deserves congratulations on her choice, too!

God bless every step of your lives together; the days that are easy and the days that are hard. May the love that Jesus showed us - the love that is willing to sacrifice self for the needs of others - fill you both.

Marriage can be one of the greatest blessings that God has given us. I wish you both every happiness

Pax,

Murray Woolnough

Murray Woolnough

Monday, March 06, 2006 8:12:35 AM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations, Rick! Many blessings on you both.

Michael Pahl

Monday, March 06, 2006 8:48:56 AM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

my heartiest congratulations to you both, my friend...I was wondering when this would happen.

pete

Monday, March 06, 2006 1:43:12 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations!

Stephen C. Carlson

Monday, March 06, 2006 1:59:56 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Hello and congratulations!!!!!

Jim

Monday, March 06, 2006 2:47:32 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Many congratulations! Great news!

Chris Tilling

Monday, March 06, 2006 2:54:27 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Rick and Amy,

Congrats! I am so happy for both of you! May God richly bless your marriage together!

Joe

Joe Cathey

Monday, March 06, 2006 4:21:47 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

I know how you're feeling, brother! Just over fifteen years ago, I had a similar conversation and I'm still pinching myself.

All glory to the One who "is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly, far over and above all that we dare ask or think, infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams." (Eph. 3:20, Amplified Bible)

Woo-hoo!

Ken

Monday, March 06, 2006 4:33:41 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Rick & Amy,

Congratulations both!! And Rick don't think only about Amy, reserve some time for all the readers of your blog ;)

JP vd Giessen

Monday, March 06, 2006 4:35:08 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

You are the man! It's nice to see the Dutch mafia family growing again. You were a dying breed ya know! (I was tired of "The Soprano's"). Does she know that she will have to learn to cook Oliebollen? Congrats my brother!

Dave

Dave Kaplan

Monday, March 06, 2006 4:43:19 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congrats, Rick and Amy. May God richly bless you both.

Gerry

Gerry Swetsky

Monday, March 06, 2006 5:14:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congrats Rico! I can certainly identify with your feeling of relief when a woman you feel you don't deserve says "yes". The best is yet to come!!

Danny Zacharias

Monday, March 06, 2006 5:24:51 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Rico (and Amy),

Congratulations to you both. What an exciting time. May His blessings continue to pour out on you as you begin this next chapter in your lives together. Know that the Browers will be praying for you.

Your brotha',
Rob

PS: Rico, sounds like a B @ BBB is in order. Just say the word.

Rob Brower

Monday, March 06, 2006 8:33:36 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Mike and I are thrilled for you both!! Your lives will be totally complete with Jesus at the center of your union and love. We look forward to getting to know you better as a couple.

Congratulations!

Drenna Heiser

Monday, March 06, 2006 11:07:40 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

I've just realised, it was the 5th March 2002 that I proposed to Anja!

Chris Tilling

Monday, March 06, 2006 11:11:44 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations to you both! May God grant you many happy, fulfilling, loving years together.

Kevin Edgecomb

Tuesday, March 07, 2006 9:30:52 AM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

I too want to offer my congratulations! I am surprised you found time to propose in the midst of putting together the carnival! All the best!

Tyler Williams

Tuesday, March 07, 2006 8:21:50 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congrats..

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back,
the sun shine warm upon your face...
May God held you in the hallow of His hand

Jacques du Plooy

Tuesday, March 07, 2006 10:14:20 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations, Rick. I wholeheartedly agree with what you said the other day...this is just the beginning. The beginning of a grand adventure.

Blessings!
-Daniel

Daniel Foster

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 2:54:16 AM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congrats Ricky! You're going to make the best brother-in-law :)

Emily

Emily~future sister-in-law

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 4:08:13 AM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations--I am so excited for both of you!! BTW, you did an awesoe job choosing the ring. :)

Abbie

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 3:28:22 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations Rick. I wish you both the very best of God's blessing come what may in the years you have together. Enjoyed the photos.

Crystal

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 3:43:41 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)

Congratulations!