Proposal on the Bridge

Last night on the Purple People Bridge, Jack asked Helen to marry him.


It was a total surprise to Helen, who thought Jack was home in North Carolina, where Helen is moving and starting a new job next week.

We had a good-bye dinner at my house, someone suggested a walk at the Levee, everyone packed into the cars. Jack and Helen's daughter Elise were waiting on a bench on the bridge.

There was a quick toast with a bottle of champaigne and a quick look at the dozen roses that Jack also brought. Along with the ring. Aaron was the littlest cheerster, and no, he doesn't have champaign in his glass.

Then we went to Bridget's and gave Helen her going-away present - a framed print of the Purple People Bridge. Helen couldn't believe that all of us knew what was going down - and kept the secret for almost a week. I'll really miss Helen but I know she's going to be happy in North Carolina.

See you at the Smokies, Helen.