Are you sitting down? 
I’d like to introduce to you my fiance, Jarod Thomas Hinton. I know this is a shock to most of you. Oh, well – it’s been a whirlwind for me, too. 
A wonderful whirlwind. After a summer of growing to be great friends, and 3 weeks of official courting, Jarod asked me to marry him on top of Stone Mountain on Sept 30, 2006 about 12:45pm. Incredible is too small a word! God has been so good, gracious and merciful to me. 
He is doubling my blessings and it’s awesome! (Jarod’s name actually means double blessing from the Lord.) God’s plan, in His time, done His way, through His grace – words fail me. Marvelous is too small. He’s an incredible Father…
My sweetheart did a wonderful job surprising me with this beautiful ring! He payed very close attention to me and picked out a gift that truly suits me better than if I’d chosen it myself. I know I’m getting the better end of this deal! More to come, but right now I have better things to do… 
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11 responses to “ENGAGED!!!”
WHOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was just biding my time – knowing that the news could come literally ANY DAY! And it DID!!!! SO thrilled for you both!!!! Here’s a hug from me! Blessings!
So happy for you Anna!(and Jarod)
All of you may be “thrilled or happy or whatever”…but none of you can compare to the overwhelming JOY I feel within me for the Great and Awesomeness of God’s provision for my sisters’ husband!! I cannot begin to describe what an incredible treat it has been to (1) get to know Jarod and his family through him, (2) see God develop a pure friendship in 2 people without any sin or failure involved, and (3) to see just how miraculous all of this has taken place…
All I can say is WOW!!!! I love you dear sister with all of my heart, that will never change and I couldn’t be happier if it were me wearing a ring! Have fun at the Hintons.
What beautiful pictures! What a surprise!!!! I am so happy for you….
Isn’t it fun when God sends us surprises…especially when they come in the form of a wonderful guy we have waited for our whole life??? I can’t wait to read how things unfold for the two of you. I know God will honor both of you for your dedication to Him.
Welcome, dear Anna. We’re looking forward to many years of a wonderful relationship together, Lord willing. What a joy it is to see God blessing you both in this way.
I love having 5 daughters. And we can certainly squeeze 6th!
Blessings,
The block (from which Jarod is chipped)
Congrats Anna! So excited for you!
Congrats! God is trully good, isn’t He? It constantly amazes me how He weaves such intricate story lines into our lives just to prove that He is able and He is God. HE made y’all for each other and together for HIM.
Love to you both,
Charis
You just posted on my sight!! Why aren’t you on AIM??? I like the pictures you and Jarod chose for your sights. 😉 Love you, sis!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you or your family…
As I told YOUR SOMEONE, I am so glad I was part of the BIG day..I love both of you so much and I am soo happy for you both!! God bless you both!
GO JAROD!!! Congrats, Anna!!!!