It has been two weeks since my last post and a lot has happened since then. Everything from leaving the tropics of Hawaii to snow filled fields of Montana. Throw in Easter, meeting new family, battling being sick, time change, drastic temperature change, and engagement. So how do I wrap up the past two weeks…it has to start with the exciting news that I am engaged to my beautiful fiance, Emily.
A few short days ago on a mild sunny day, I got down on one knee and asked the most important question of my life. “Emily Jo, will you marry me?” As she giggled with excitement and danced with joy, she said “Yes, of course.” We hugged and kissed with overjoyed hearts. I presented her the ring (aka the ‘rock’) and she giggled once again as the surreal moment was happening. Her finger has been the most sought after sight in Havre, MT. At church I told her I should charge a $1 viewing fee so I could recoup some of the costs of the ring. I think I could easily made $100 at church.
Following the phone calls to parents and family the announcement was sent to the mega social network of Facebook. It is amazing how fast and broad the real world is when you post news or change your relationship status. Within minutes, likes and comments were posted to our pages. It is almost scary to see first hand the reality of sharing such an announcement on Facebook.
My time is drawing to an end here in the north central plain state of Montana. Mid-week, Emily and I will be traveling together to Indiana to visit my parents and family. I am excited to see my parents and formally introduced my wife-to-be to them for the first time. There will be many more appointments, faces to see and hugs to be given. I look forward to reunion with family and friends and to share the joy that the both of us now have.
Please continue to pray for me this week as I am recovering from a cold and as I prepare for travel to Indiana. Pray that God will lead and direct my time in the Mid-west with family and friends. Pray that God will lead and give wisdom to both Emily and I as we prepare for marriage.
I close with a picture of Emily and I at Pictograph Cave State Park south of Billings, MT.
Tyler and Emily in PNG 
Congratulations!!! We are so happy for you to have found the one God prepared just for you! “All things work together for the good to those who love God.” If you need a coffee break on your way to Indiana and are driving thru ND, give us a call. Would love to see you again and meet your Emily.
Congratulations! She is so pretty. Where have you been keeping her from us? I am sure you both will be happy and will make a great couple. May God bless you in your new journey.
You and Emily make a beautiful couple Tyler. We can’t wait to meet her.
Love the Nilssons