23.05.2015
Acapulco, Mex
OUR STORY
His Story
Someone once asked “If God created the Universe, where did he get the ingredients?” It’s a good question and I’m not sure how to answer it. But I can tell you that if you ever meet Sara you’ll know there is a God and he made her! She’s pure love.
Sara and I met at the airport. I was a mess. I’d flown in from Mississippi to see Dad in what was the culmination of a very difficult stretch of months, and years actually. So, stressed and tired I landed in Acapulco looking forward to seeing Dad. I’d heard of Sara on many occasions from my father and sister so I was also looking forward to meeting her. The beautiful girl with the wonderful family.
Sara was there and yes she was wonderful. We spent every evening together for a month. We talked easily, thank God she speaks English, and we had fun eating out. I was striken. My expected stay in Acapulco of one week kept getting extended! And somewhere in that timeframe I did something miraculous. I asked her if there was a door in her heart open for me? I say miracle because I’m shy and had been alone for a long stretch. I didn’t think I had it in me. She said there was a doorway open and I was happy about it – hmmm, what to do? Our first movie was “The Notebook.”
Sara’s a kind hearted and hard working girl. She has a genuine smile and her heart radiates kindness to everyone. And what an amazing family she has. Healthy, happy people – all of them. Sara’s Mom is the best cook in Mexico (sorry Sara you are number two)! And Sara’s niece and nephew are just incredible kids. Personally I love to meditate and pray and have been passionate about it for years. I was amazed and enthused when I learned that Sara’s family meditates and prays together each evening! Joining them I was overcome with a deep tenderness and love from the experience. “Thanks God. – please don’t let me lose this” were my thoughts. “ If one believes in destiny and grace as I do, an amazing example was taking place in my life. In Mexico, no doubt.
Dad needed some support and I’d found a family so the decision was “goodbye USA.” I’d been working with a great group of people in Mississippi but it was time to learn Spanish! With not much of a game plan I moved to Mexico.
A few months went bye and the feeling was in the air. I was in love. Hmmm……how to get engaged? Sara and I had talked about it and we felt the same. She’s incredible. I think my father's exact words were “don’t be an idiot, go for it, soon!” My head was spinning. This was new territory. I had the ring…its gorgeous….and carried it in my pocket for a couple weeks….trying to find the right opportunity…..the perfect sunset…..the heartfelt moment. But life got busy and hectic. There was always somewhere to be in ten minutes it seemed. Darn. Sara is a romantic and I had no idea what to do?
So romance aside, Sara and I found ourselves sitting for meditation in my apartment. It was January first 2015. There was a sweetness in the air and I basically told Sara that now was the time. I think I actually asked her permission to ask the question! I did and she said yes. Not very romantic but we were engaged in a moment of prayer and love – the two things we value most in this life and can share together. I owe her a romantic moment – I know. Any ideas?
And here we are! I see we because it’s been a journey for all of us. Thanks for being our friends and family. I am so fortunate and wish all of you well…..whoever you are. To my friends I’ve lost touch with, please forgive me and please come share the joy in Acapulco with us. Whether for a day, a week or a lifetime, please know you are welcome here with our new family. God Bless and all good wishes!
Her Story
There I was, very calm and peaceful, watching what was happening with me. I was very happy with a new job, enjoying my two little angelic niece and nephew who painted my life with colors of tenderness and pure love that I had never experienced before. Yet I knew something was missing. It didn´t take away the happiness I was feeling within myself, because I knew that It would happen in the right moment… I was right, that moment came along!
I had heard about Bill. Jack had sown the seed of curiosity in me to meet Bill, so one evening after going home from work, I received a phone call from Jack saying that Bill had confirmed his visit to Acapulco to spend time with his Dad. He would be here the first days of September… I think that day was the day Bill came into my life. I didn´t know why I was so sure that meeting Bill would be very important, I just knew.
That evening at the airport I was waiting for a 45 years old Harry Potter – as he described himself in one of his emails. In fact, his look was exactly like an American Harry Potter, with a few more years.
What a nice smile – I thought, a “twisted smile” that made me fall in love with it. It radiates tenderness despite that straight look.
The challenge was the language, my English was not 100 %, we better don´t talk about his Spanish, but I know that eventually he will handle it. The days went by, and surprisingly we were communicating very well, we spent all the hours together chatting about our passions, the meditation, our teachers, the family, etc.
Everything happened so fast and within months I had by my side this wonderful man, just the way I asked for. There are no surprises with Bill – I need to say, he is just very spontaneous. When he feels it, he just goes for it. So, his proposal wasn’t a surprise either, I think that for him it would have been ideal if I’d told him what to do, and I was about to, but NO, the proposal had to be done by his own ways.
So, my marriage proposal was not a surprise but it was filled with love and tenderness. We had spent the whole afternoon together talking and playing, and it was the beginning of the year so, we needed to be grateful. We sat for meditation and minutes later we were both filled with profound gratitude. Bill decided it was the moment. He pulled out of his pocket a small box and there it was, a beautiful ring. He said the ring partly represented his commitment to himself to be happy - so he could be able to share that happiness with me. Just honoring God and life. Of course I said “YES” with all my heart and tears running out my eyes, thanking God for that moment mentally. It was very divine!
Now I see myself planning a wedding with excitement and joy, and with the blessing of God my Lord, my teachers and my family.
My path remains the same, to walk this path of light and love in this existence called life. Now it is an honor to hold the hand of a great man who decided to walk it by my side. I know now that God in his divine love, compassion, patience and tolerance is expressing himself through him.
Thank God for this experience, I thank my guides of love for teaching me this path, which takes me to the natural inner experience of love. I thank my family, all of them, Mom, Dad, Quique, Lili, Gaby, Oscar, baby Kike, and baby Gaby for your pure and sincere love. Thanks to all of you my Friends, to those who have been with me since my early days, to those who are with me now for your companionship and your teachings which was NEVER to give up on life and keep going. Thank you all for sharing this wonderful moment. And to all of you reading this who I haven’t met, thank you so much for your king thoughts and wishes.
Love and blessings,
Sara
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