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I knew Devin’s intentions toward Abby–he had already told me that he wanted to marry her.

But when Abby told me that Devin wanted to talk to me about something, I realized I wasn’t ready for him to ask. Of course, it was nothing against this amazing young man. Abby was crazy about him and I knew they were meant to be together.

But I found myself stalling. I could’ve texted him earlier in the day but I kept putting it off. I would talk to him before the day was up, but I stalled.

What was wrong with me? I had known he would ask me for her hand someday. He’s a Southern gentleman. And my friend Danielle says that Southerners are born with etiquette in their blood.

I knew that I would say yes. Because Abby wanted me to say yes. But I stalled.

I realized that now that it was really going to happen that I wanted to hold onto Abby just a little while longer as just being mine. Once Devin asked me that question and I said yes, she was no longer mine but ours.

I had no idea I would have these feelings but I stalled to just hang on a little longer…

To the sweet girl who tells me I am her best friend.

To the sweet girl who would later ask me to be her honorary matron of honor.

To the sweet girl who I love having as a daughter.

To the sweet girl who is deeply in love with Devin.

It was time to let go. And I stopped stalling.

I told Devin that I had struggled with wanting to hold onto her just a little longer. And he understood.

I told him that if I am going to give her to someone I couldn’t imagine anyone better than him.

And now we’re days away from his proposal (made on Mike’s and my wedding anniversary) being fulfilled. I will walk her down the aisle and give her to Devin.

I can’t even imagine what that is going to feel like. And I promise–no stalling on that day.