It was a few years ago - 1997 to be exact - and it was after Christmas. Phoebe was helping me decorate and set up for Jenny Dequer's wedding reception. She was home for Christmas from BYU and was talking about this young man. I wasn't listening really closely - there had been a number of young men that she talked about - but then she mentioned about maybe this young man coming to visit!!
It turned out that he didn't end up coming - but I noticed a few late night phone conversations occurring, with Phoebe tucked in a quiet corner somewhere. She headed back to Provo, and we didn't hear a whole lot. But I was not too surprised when she called us to report that she and David were engaged - this was in February I think.Dad and I were experiencing a first - our daughter was engaged to someone we had never met! Harry said to me, "Well, we have to assume that we've taught her well - and so she will choose well." Still, we were anxious to meet this young man who had captured Phoebe's heart.
He and Phoebe soon came down for a visit. What I remember is that David was carrying a copy of Catcher in the Rye. I said, "Oh, you're reading Catcher in the Rye. That' s a family favorite around here." He said, "I know. Phoebe says I have to read it if I'm marrying into the Terrills!"
I'm not sure he really enjoyed it. I actually don't even know if he ever finished it. But that is quintessential David - always willing to learn new things and be a pretty good sport about it. Even staying in St. George in July!!
We love you David - and wish you a happy day - and a great year ahead!!
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He did finish the book, but I don't remember what he thought of it. I'll have to ask him tonight.
I have often told others about how well you and Dad reacted to our engagement. I think they don't believe me.
haha. I remember that too. I was like, what, David who?
You know, David still clowns and makes a face when you try to take his picture!! (Is that a male thing??)
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