The Bar Has Been Set... It is High.

Faith has always been my introvert, so when she told me she was thinking about going to prom I was a bit surprised, but happy.

Faith went to Homecoming her Freshman year. We told her she should give a school dance a try. If she didn't like it, we would never push her to go to a dance again. She went and met up with friends there. She didn't hate it, but also had no desire to go to another dance... until now.

When I asked her why she wanted to go she said that the theme of Prom was Masquerade, and she thought that would be fun. She also said that there was a meal, and they were serving mashed potatoes. Mashed Potatoes. Well, if that is what it takes for my girl to interact socially... so be it!

She does not love shopping, so Prom dress shopping was a bit stressful. We had very little success in Auburn Hills, but we got a better idea of what she wanted. Last Saturday we went to Grand Rapids for prom dress shopping Round 2! We started at David's Bridal. We found a dress that worked quite well, but did not feel that the search was over. Next we went to Macy's. When she tried on the dress we ended up buying she came out of the dressing room and said, "It is time to Facetime Grace!" We tried a few more but ended up coming back to Macy's and got the dress.

Friday, I got a text from Faith while I was at work, "Zach asked me to prom!" When I got home I got to here the rest of the story...

At lunch, a young man approached Faith with a manila envelope, He asked Faith to open it for him. Inside she found this...

 

She said yes, but that he still needed to talk to her dad.

 

So last night the young man called to talk to Chad.

 

Yesterday was so fun. Each of the little sisters came and talked to Faith and she told them she was invited to prom. They all looked at the book he made for her and thought it was so sweet.

 

I have always thought about the day that my daughter would start the process of leaving my home. This young man is her friend, and they are going to prom as friends, but it is still her first date. I could not be happier about the effort he put forth to invite her. He took such care to know about her and ask her in a way that would speak to her. I am thankful for his family that are raising him to be a good man.

 

So whatever happens... If they just go as friends, or if this is the beginning of a longer relationship, This young man has set the bar high. Not just for a guy who will be her boyfriend, but also for all the little sisters who are watching.

 

This young man is truly an Unexpected Blessing.