We met in October 2004, our friends set us up on a date. The first time I met Francois, he kissed me on my hand and said "Pleased to meet you". Like a true Gentleman. Of cause my knees went jelly and my tummy fluttered.
A week later we went on our first official date. He knew everything about me thanx to my friend, but I had to learn about him. Which I did in no time only to learn that he was 19 years older then me. It was amazing.
On 12 November 2004 Francois asked me if we could go steady. In other words be Boyfriend and Girlfriend. That was the night I met his Maie. Francois had fetched me to go out, but conveniently forgot his wallet at home. Yes it was in the car all along, he wanted me to meet his Maie.
We would see each other on Weekends and every Wednesday Night and on all Holidays. I got to meet his daughters one at a time and soon learnt to love them as my own. Francois and my son Tristan hit it off from the start.
In January 2010 we moved in together into a Cottage in his Maie's back yard. I am not sure when but we agreed that we will tell everyone that we were engaged, this was about 8 0r 9 years ago.
July 2013 I lost My Dear Uncle Stewie who was like a father to me. Francois was such a blessing to have around in my time of need, he supported me all the way.
September 2013 we celebrated His daughter Kylie my Step daughter Wedding to Richard. It was so special and wonderful to share that with My Love.
February 2016 Francois got to celebrate his other daughter Talia My Step daughter Wedding to Dean. Small but intimate wedding.
June 2018 was a heart breaking time for My Love as he lost his Dear Maie. I did my best to support and Love him through it all.
It has been 15 year's now and we seem to be more in love now then we were in 2004. Yes we have had good times, bad times, happy times and sad times. But we always seem to be there for each other no matter what.
This year October 2019 is our year, Where we say I Do and be Mr & Mrs Etsebeth.
We are already Married we are now just getting Church-ed
About 8 or 9 years ago we agreed to just say that we were engaged.
October 2018 Francois took me on holiday to the Cape I have never been there so it was really magical. He was going to propose while on holiday but was not sure if the time was right. So it never happened.
On 09 March 2019 while lying in bed that morning,
I popped the question.
I said "Luv we need to talk",
He said "Ok let's talk",
I said with tears in eyes "Will you Marry me?",
He looked at me and said "Yes, but will you Marry me?",
I responded with "Yes I will",
He said "Well then let's get Married"
And that is how we got engaged for real this time.
The best part for me was seeing the look on my Hubby face when he saw me. He cried and said I looked amazing. Also when the Pastor said you are now Husband and Wife.
Honeymoon down at the coast in Sunwich Port for a week.
I found my dress on Facebook. I got my lashes done. My Mother did my hair. My Stepdaughter did my nails and make-up.
We got married at home in the garden.
I got my lashes done. My Mother did my hair. My Stepdaughter did my nails and make-up.
We did it ourselves a little ribbon here and there with some lights.
My Hubby just wore a waistcoat with a white shirt, black pants, tie and hat
Pastor Johan van Eck
My Brother did the photo's and my Sister did the Videos
Yes my Family. We did it as a Family
No need for transport
My Sister made our cake. The Platter Poppies did our food.
We did our own stationary
We just did our own thing, made it more personal and romantic
