Earlier in the week, we sat down with a couple of close friends and delegated the roles for the night. I, of course, got the "paparazzi" duties for the night. We arrived around 7:00 PM as a small drizzle started to come down. We quickly set up the candles along the MLK fountain, the rose petals, the pound cake (delicious pound cake), and his bluetooth speaker.
We were positioned at different spots in order to get a good view. I went on by myself and my tripod in order to get those candid photos. The rain picked up a little bit, but we were hopeful that it would stop. Everything was set!
Valerie slowed down her pace as she approached the fountain and became aware of what was about to happen. Clayton took out his cellphone, and using the bluetooth speaker, started the playlist of some of their favorite songs. They ate some of the pound cake, which gave way to Clayton asking her to dance. It doesn't get any more mushy than this...
Here's the best part of the proposal: Clayton and Valerie are staff workers with Intervarsity, a collegiate ministry that is dedicated to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed, and world changers developed. She lives in Mississippi and he's in Tampa. They met as they were serving students at a leadership retreat. Now, there were in the middle of one of the largest Universities in the country affirming their commitment to serve each other and the campus.
Continuing with a servant heart, Clayton decided to wash Valerie's feet as a symbol of his commitment to Jesus and His call for us to be servants. As he was about to dry her feet, he pulled the engagement ring from his back pocket. A diamond passed on by his grandma on a band specifically made for this occasion with great meaning behind it. Needless to say, she said YES!
After a few moments we joined them in celebrating their engagement. I know that their lives are being joined together for a greater purpose, and I can't wait to see what God will do through their ministry once they're married.
P.S. If you would like to financially support their ministry you can donate by clicking here and searching for Clayton Cullaton.
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