here we go silver lining readers, the next "win your wedding" finalist couple:
"I was shocked. We had discussed getting married, but I never thought he would propose before I came back to the U.S. He got down on one knee and said some wonderful things to me. I, being the big dork that I am, could not look at him and just laughed hysterically. He finally had to get down on BOTH knees, because of how long I had taken, and said,
“Meghan, do I have to beg here?'”
*woo-hooo* now THAT makes us smile. nearly every day WE have at least one classic "i love lucy" moment.
here's how we picture it:
good-hearted guy trudges...TRUDGES (!) thru airports, mud + jungles to meet up with woman of his dreams. ring in his pocket. hope in his heart. (BTW, megan shared that the first night he was in honduras -- the night he'd planned to propose, she'd later learn -- pat was doubled-over with stomach pain because of something he'd eaten.)
yet good-hearted man finally, yes, arrives!
and now, (whew) with stomach pain subsided and nerves grounded, our leading man can stand! walk!!
he'd reasoned.
he'd rehearsed.
he'd relentlessly found all the right words for thoughts + feelings he'd wanted to share with the love of his life...
the moment was HERE....
dropping to one knee, pulling the ring from his pocket, one last big breath of confidence, THE question is finally asked.
to which our leading lady responds . . . .
with complete + utter laughter.
the man is weary! the travels, the stomach pains! the wobbly knees. the trudging!! so what can he do but drop to second knee as well, take one MORE big breath and say:
"meghan, do i have to beg here?"
oh yeah, meghan + pat are absolutely a SilverBox kind of couple!
after all, what can beat a great narrative?!? (oh yeah, PICTURES with narrative *wink*wink*)
"I am now finishing up the Peace Corps and I am headed home (Arlington, VA) in one month. Even after almost 11 years of dating and 14 years of friendship, I feel butterflies in my stomach when I think about the fact that Pat and I will finally be in the same place at the same time. I am so used to having to go months without seeing him, and I know how lucky I am to see him now every day, for the rest of my life."
meghan, WE feel lucky that you're considering SilverBox to document your celebration and would delight in creating your pictures during the biggest butterflies-in-stomach day of all.
still laughing,
amy + kim
60 COMMENTS:
This is Meghan's 16-year-old (and youngest) sister and I just found out that Meghan and Pat were finalists- I am super excited! I am going to be Meghan's maid of honor and her and I are incredibly close. I can't really remember a time when Pat and Meghan weren't dating, since I was so young when they started. When Pat would come over to the house when I was in elementary school, my parents would tell me to go to the basement to spy on them and tell them what I saw. Now that I'm in high school, all of my teachers ask me about Meghan and Pat and none of them are surprised that they are engaged. My friends and I often joke about the boys at our school and say, "why are there no other Pat Godfreys?" Pat is like a brother to my other sisters and I, always coming on family vacations and such. A few summers ago we were all at the beach and that was the first time there was any talk of a wedding. He, a football star, was the leading player on my family Bocce Ball team and I said, "Meghan, he is officially good at everything. Just marry him already!" As soon as he proposed, Meghan called my mom and I from Honduras in hysterics. My initial reaction was, "duh! What took him so long?" Meghan and Pat are perfect for each other and deserve the perfect wedding. This would help so much!
Hi,
Meghan is the oldest of my four daughters. One of my greatest wishes is that my other three daughters find the happiness that Meghan has found with Pat. Meghan and Pat have been best friends ever since they were both ditched at their 8th grade graduation dance. Their "dates" ditched them for each other, and that night I drove a van with both the ditchees and the ditchers to an after party (awkward). That awkward night has lead to what I know, in my heart of hearts, will be life-long happiness.
I love the silver lining website and the way you capture the essence of the moment, and the personalities of the characters. I hope Meghan and Pat are chosen so they can have your wonderful creations as their memories. Thank you for even considering them. --Jan Davies (Meghan's mom)
I remember Meghan as a gorgeous blue eyed baby on a vist to Chile to visit her and her parents. We even traveled to Honduras (so can vouch for her presence there)to see where she lived and worked with people to prevent or care for those with HIV/AIDS. It was clear that her tender heart was especially connected to the children. Although we live half way across the country, we have very fond memories of Pat and Meghan as a couple over many years and many special events. The photos on your website are beautiful! It would be wonderful if Meghan and Pat's wedding could be captured by photos as yours. It's great that you can consider them in your contest! Aunt Marcia
I was a Peace Corps Volunteer with Meghan in Honduras. She and I got sick early in our training period on the same day. I was lucky and got over it. Meghan battled tropical bugs her Entire Service. Did she quit, putting her physical comfort first? No. Meghan stayed, making in a month what most government workers earn in a day. Meghan was a founder of a groundbreaking HIV prevention curriculum that will be shared with other Peace Corps volunteers, even in other countries. She trained trainers from other countries. We all knew about her love for Pat. I am so thrilled to hear of his surprise proposal. For all Meghan has given of herself, I hope the world can give as much back.
I HAVE BUTTERFLIES just reading your fantastic story! Y'all are meant for each other and I couldn't be more excited for the both of you!!!! Being apart for so long must have been beyond difficult - this ending really is a silver lining to the story. -Jessie S
That story is adorable, and reminds me of my parents (my mom laughed my dad off several times...). It's amazing that you managed to be so far apart for so long, and that you have been together for so long. I wish you the best of luck in everything!
-c
You two have stuck it out through a lot. I congratulate you! You're such a darn cute couple with such a long history together, I think the best contest you could win would be to get married and stay together and continue being happy the rest of your lives.
Brent
Meghan and Pat are, simply put..two of the nicest people I know. I liked Pat the minute I met him, at Meghan's Graduation Party. I knew right then they would marry someday. Both of them are happy,upbeat people. Always nice to be with. Always ready to help out those who need it. I have known Meghan all her life, as I am her Grandmother!! She was the most beautiful and captivating child ever. I loved just watching her and listening to her. I am very happy she found a person like Pat to marry and spend her life with. They are absolutetly made for each other, corny as that sounds. Pat is a great guy and we already all love him. I am sure he and Meghan will have a good live together.
I was a Peace Corps Volunteer with Meghan, we came in together in the same class. A person that always has a smile on her face. I have only had the pleasure to meet Pat a couple of times, but you can tell it is meant to be. That smile that she always has on her face becomes magical when he is around.
Meghan and Pat are a great couple! Somehow as Meghan's cousin I managed to go 14 years without meeting Pat until recently, but I think he is a great guy and they are so lucky to have kept their love alive during such long periods of separation. Meghan's work in the Peace Corps is amazing, and she is so deserving of the wedding of her dreams after all the selfless work she has done. They are perfect for each other, and will no doubt lead a life of happiness and love together.
Congratulations! I have seen many relationships fall apart because of the stresses of Peace Corps, and can be a negative person when it comes to love. However, watching Meghan talk about Pat and her life in the U.S., I could tell there was something special between them, and I thought hey, maybe it is real. I believe y´all will have a wonderful marriage because y´all are great friends who can laugh together. Que Dios les bendiga
"Good luck Meghan, you'll do great! See you in 2008! Will Pat wait??" That was a poem we made up the day of Meghan's going away party in January 2006. She left for Honduras a week later. Well, here it is 2008 and Pat did wait and she did do great!
Hope to see you at the wedding, SilverBox Photographers!
Judy (Meghan's aunt)
Meghan and Pat are one of those rare couples who really were meant to be together forever. They have known each other since they were kids and have only had eyes for each other. I think it was much harder on everyone who loves them to have to wait for Meghan to get through these past two years in the Peace Corps for the engagement!! They are beautiful together in every way and they bring out the best in each other and everyone around them.
I love your contest and am so excited that Meghan and Pat are finalists. I sincerely hope they win! Rita
I met Meghan on the elevator in Washington DC where together we departed to live in Honduars as Peace Corps volunteers for two years. During training is when I first started to hear about her boyfiend Pat. She described him as a sports-loving football jock that was easy going and honest. Unlike the majority of long distance relationships down here, Meghan and Pat not only stayed faithful to eachother but they were able to maintain the close friendship that their relationship was based on. Pat supported Meghan in her work and even stuck by her when she was sent to Panama for some serious ongoing medical issues. It was obvious he wanted her to come home but he never told her to leave Honduars. Instead Pat came down to visit Meghan. I tried to give them alone couple time when he came down but they are the kind of couple you just want to be around. I miss Meghan lots down here in Honduars but I am happy that finally the two of them are together in the same country AND getting married. Congrats and see you both your big day!
I already wrote a very nice story but I don´t see it posted. It might be because I am still in Honduras where everything moves a little bit slower. But if my other one doesn´t show up, I want to say Congrats to Meg and Pat. You two are the kind of couple that everyone wants to be around. Miss you Meghan but I am glad you are finally back in the same country with Pat.
I'm a family friend, and have known both Meghan and Pat for just about as long as I can remember. When i was growing up, my family and Meghan's family would go to the beach together every summer. When I was about 8, Pat started joining us on our vacations. That year on the way home, I told my mom that if Meghan didn't marry Pat, that maybe he would wait for me to grow up and marry me! Both Pat and Meghan were always so patient with all of us little kids, and now, 9 years later, things haven't changed a bit. They're both really great people, and I think they are the perfect couple for your contest!!
Hadleigh Morris
Meghan is a wonderful woman. I've known her since I was in the sixth grade, since she is the older sister of one of my good friends. She and Pat seem so happy together, and hearing about this proposal simply confirms it. What a great story. I wish them the best of luck!
Meghan's father here. Pat and I share two things in common: the same name and a ton of love for Meghan! I am so proud of Meghan and so happy to have Pat as a member of the family. Kudos to the other finalists, but no other couple in America is more deserving of this award!
What more can be said about this fantastic couple--they are Picture Perfect :)
Cheers! Gina
As Pat's little sister I am very excited to finally have a sister in Meghan. They are a wonderful couple and I only hope I can find someone who loves me as much as they love each other.
Well, I have to say, after knowing Pat for only a few months, he's a great fellow co-worker. I've heard about Meghan but have not had the opportunity to meet her just yet since she was away in the Peace Corps. I too am a returned Peace Corps Volunteer and look forward to meeting her in the near future to share stories about Central America. Pat and Meghan, I wish you both all the best.
Pura Vida,
Amy B.
Where are the "then" and "now" pictures? Pat and Meghan have been together since the 9th grade! As a former classmate, I can remember the days. They are truly the perfect couple. After hearing their story, I hope you are looking forward to this wedding as much as me!
Aaron
I had not heard the story of the actual proposal until now... it is just perfect! Funny and real - and that is Pat and Meghan. We are so happy for them.
Meghan's aunt, Rebekkah Davies
I'm Meghan's uncle so it's not easy to be objective but I am also a teacher by trade and have had the opportunity to work with lots of young people over the years. While many, if not most, young people of her generation were out trying to accumulate as much money, status and "stuff" as they could, Meghan was in Honduras enduring dengue fever and working with people whose own compatriots had marginalized and ignored. I'm proud to have someone like her as a niece and I'm sure Pat must be a good guy if he chose a young woman like her to marry. And I won't even get into what a cute kid she was....that would just be cheating.
This is another of Meghan's little sisters! I've always been a bit envious of Meghan and Pat's relationship. I've been in a long distance relationship for a year and a half, and haven't handled it nearly as well as Meghan and Pat have. I've always thought that keeping a long distance relationship together was impossible, but they really do give me hope! I've known Pat forever, and he is like a big brother to me, and I'm so excited to make it official! I'm in college right now, and so far away from the wedding talks and plans, but it's still on my mind a lot. I think my friends are getting annoyed with how much I talk about it.
Meghan has been in Honduras for the last two years trying to make a difference in this world, and she did a magnificent job. After all her hard work, she truly deserves this happiness. Pat and Meghan are perfect for each other, and are perfect candidates for this contest. They've been through a lot to finally be together, and I have a lot of respect for them. I love you, Meghan and Pat
Lianna
I’m Meghan’s sister. There are four of us, I am the second. It has been amazing to grow up watching my sister fall in love and watching her relationship with Pat develop over many years. Since Meghan is the oldest, Pat was the first boy that any of us “brought home.” I imagine that was not easy for both of them. The three of us younger sisters saw it as our duty to make those first few years as difficult as possible. As Abby mentioned, there was lots of spying (sometimes instigated by our parents, sometimes on our own accord), songs and rhymes were written mocking my sister and her relationship, and Abby just loved to tell my parents that she followed Meghan to school in her backpack and saw them kissing (what do you expect from a five year old?) Compared to my loud, chaotic, and sometimes intimidating family, Pat was a man a few words, especially in high school. I’m pretty sure he rarely responded to anything we did or say with much more than an “aight” during the first year or two of their relationship.
Over time Pat became part of our family. For years I have been calling him either my Brother in Law or Meghan’s Pat, because simply calling him her “boyfriend” felt silly. He is someone I can depend on as a brother. He is someone who brought me and my younger sisters gifts when he went to Hawaii many years , something most high school boyfriends do not do, and someone who will wake up at four in the morning to drive me to the airport so I can meet Meghan and my family in Honduras for Christmas. I will not write the things that Meghan has done for me (not to mention the world), because this is already too long and I would have to write a book. However, their relationship has taught me a great deal about love, hard work, not settling, and how you should expect to be treated by someone who loves you (as Meghan says, you should be treated like a princess).
My name is Dana and I work with Pat, and I have known him for over a year now. I have never met his lovely fiance, however I have heard him talk about her a lot, what a great person she is, and every time she is mentioned he sounds genuinely happy and excited. Meghan sounds like a giving and fabulous girl, and I know that Pat is wonderful, so I cannot imagine a better couple to win!
Oh, this story put such a big smile on my face!
What a great story to pass on to your children. :)
I was reunited with Pat at our current company Customink, and went to highschool with both Pat and Meghan, and I cannot believe that after all these years Meghan and Pat have continued to be together. I was never super close with both of them in highschool, but as Pat and I have worked together these past two years, I have learned more and more about how amazing and strong their love is for eachother. My heart melted and I had tears in my eyes, when he told me about his proposal. I wish them the best of everything, because I do not know any other couple who deserves eachother, like I know they do.
pat and i have worked together for almost 4 years now. pat is one of the most laid back guys you'll ever meet and has one of the biggest smiles. it's amazing, though, just how much bigger of a smile he gets when meghan is around. they have such a great history and are going to have an amazing life together. we used to always love to have pat come hang out because he's such a fun guy on his own. and then meghan started coming to hang out with us when she could (before she left to save the world!) and we realized that meghan was even more fun. they are a great couple to be around and you can't help but smile when you see how happy they are with each other.
~kflo
This seems like such a cute couple! Best of luck!
I'm Meghan's cousin, and somehow can count the time's I've met Pat on one hand. But I can tell from the way she talks about him, and stories I have heard, that they were meant to be together. Congratulations you guys! I know you will have an amazing life together!
-Tom
Congratulations and what a cute couple!
Pat used to be my supervisor and since I sat right in front of him, I had the pleasure of hearing all about Meghan and Honduras while she was away in the Peace Corps. The best story Pat has ever told would be the one of when he got the chance to propose while visiting her for New Years. Although circumstances prevented Meghan from keeping the ring there Pat brought it in to show off to all the girls in the office. And let me tell you, was it a nice ring! Congrats Pat and Meghan, and welcome to the Married Club!
I just wanted to weigh in and thank everyone for all of the comments. Meghan has been checking obsessively as they have come in and has been more than once moved to tears by what is being said. We obviously would love to win the photography, but win or lose this process, and seeing all the comments from family and friends, has already been very gratifying for us. Meghan is already talking about finding a creative way to save all of these comments as a keepsake.
Over the past ten plus years Meghan and I have already had quite a journey. She has a habit of, as I often put it, going off to save the world. Whether it was the last two years in Honduras, going to separate colleges, or a month working at a mission Mexico one summer in high school (which at the time seemed like two years) we haven’t always been together physically, but I have always felt she is with me. While it has been hard, at times, to be apart I’m always proud of the work she does; plus I’ve had some pretty cool vacations going to visit her. And don’t worry she now has a job that will allow her to focus on just saving the DC metro area for a while.
Thanks again to everyone who has commented and thank you Amy and Kim for hosting such a cool contest.
- Pat
I love these two crazy kids so much that I just HAD to write a song about the,. (Too bad you can´t upload songs to this thing! You´ll just have to imagine me singing)
Meghan Davies is one of the funniest I know,
Wherever she goes, you´ll find a show,
And Pat he´s a swell I.T. kind of a guy,
His proposal was so cute and funny it made me cry,
And although she was in Honduras 2 long years,
True love endures, despite our fears,
The ceremony will be lovely in DC,
Peace Corps Honduras reunited with glee!
-Sarah G
I am a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer also working in Meghan´s HIV/AIDS education project. She had such a wonderful attitude throughout our two years together... very can-do, very positive. We went through some not-so-fun stomach stuff together and she kept me going with her great sense of humor. Meghan, I wish you and Pat the best!
So there I was, just a couple of months ago in mid-January...my phone rings and it's Meghan from Honduras! I'm always thrilled when I get a chance to catch up with her. Meghan starts off by asking questions and telling me to catch her up on my life. For twenty minutes or so, she lets me go on and on, even asking me questions to keep me going. Finally, she announces that Pat is still in Honduras with her and that they had just gotten engaged. At this point, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to yell at her for not blurting out the news right away or immediately start gushing about how excited I was for them. Actually, it wasn't that hard of a decision...I was incredibly thrilled to hear that they had made this commitment to each other and couldn't help gushing. I know that they will be so happy and that this marriage will benefit all of man-kind as these two, amazing individuals in their own right, are even more powerful with each other by their side! This anecdote is so typical of them. It shows how caring and selfless they are, always putting their friends before themselves.
Here is the background: I met Meghan about 7 years ago in college, where we lived together for a year and a half. Meghan is one of the kindest, most caring, enthusiastic, and fun people I know. She is always ready and willing to drop everything to help a friend, or a stranger for that matter. I met Pat over some weekend visits in college. We all instantly loved Pat and he fit right in with our friends. We even took road trips in college to get Pat and bring him to visit for the weekend. Meghan and Pat are such wonderful people individually, and together are simply amazing. I can't wait for the big day and would love to see it documented by SilverBox Photography!
Sara
ADORABLE. I love that story. I love that couple. - Emma
So there I was, just a couple of months ago in mid-January...my phone rings and it's Meghan from Honduras! I'm always thrilled when I get a chance to catch up with her. Meghan starts off by asking questions and telling me to catch her up on my life. For twenty minutes or so, she lets me go on and on, even asking me questions to keep me going. Finally, she announces that Pat is still in Honduras with her and that they had just gotten engaged. At this point, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to yell at her for not blurting out the news right away or immediately start gushing about how excited I was for them. Actually, it wasn't that hard of a decision...I was incredibly thrilled to hear that they had made this commitment to each other and couldn't help gushing. I know that they will be so happy and that this marriage will benefit all of man-kind as these two, amazing individuals in their own right, are even more powerful with each other by their side! This anecdote is so typical of them. It shows how caring and selfless they are, always putting their friends before themselves.
Here is the background: I met Meghan about 7 years ago in college, where we lived together for a year and a half. Meghan is one of the kindest, most caring, enthusiastic, and fun people I know. She is always ready and willing to drop everything to help a friend, or a stranger for that matter. I met Pat over some weekend visits in college. We all instantly loved Pat and he fit right in with our friends. We even took road trips in college to get Pat and bring him to visit for the weekend. Meghan and Pat are such wonderful people individually, and together are simply amazing. I can't wait for the big day and would love to see it documented by SilverBox Photography!
Sara
This is Meghan's "anti-marriage" bachelor uncle weighing in (rut-row!). I gotta tell you though, being around these two makes even the most cynical person rethink such a stance. I see that sappiness rules here, but if you actually knew Pat and Meghan, you would be on here sapping away too. The world could use a lot more Pats and Meghans. What better way to accomplish that then this!
UJP
I have worked with Pat for over four years and am always amazed by his easy going and positive approach to everything that he does. Since I tend to not be the most laid back person, I have always taken comfort in talking to Pat about everything because he calms me down and makes me feel better. Outside of work we play softball and flag football together and when I get mad at myself or nervous about playing I always look to Pat for guidance. Since I have been talking to Pat about my wedding endlessly for the past few months I was so excited to hear that he was buying the ring and I couldn't wait until he came back to tell me the story. I know how much Pat loves Meghan and how hard the past few years have been for them living apart but I they both made such efforts to stay connected and in touch and I think that it is a testament to how strong their relationship really is and I am so excited that they will get to spend the rest of their lives together.
So I can't believe I am Comment #44(ish) and still, no one has mentioned anything about Meghan's laugh. This is shocking to me. Seeing what everyone else wrote, I definitely agree: Meghan and Pat are amazing, selfless, considerate people and phenomenal friends. I would even put them in the "superhero" category. But, what I'd like to focus on is her laugh. It's a rich laugh. You definitely know it when you hear it... one of those infectious and enjoyable outward manifestations of joy. And when you are around Meghan, you will hear it a lot... because in addition to all of those other wonderful qualities she demonstrates, Meghan is such a fun person and has a great sense of humor. She has the ability to laugh at herself, and to help others do the same.
Silver Lining folks: if you have the opportunity to attend Meghan and Pat's wedding, you will see first hand that these two people are amazing and compassionate individuals, but I can also guarantee that you will have one one heck of a time. It will definitely be a phenomenal event, and with your help, they will be able to cherish and re-live the experience for the rest of their lives.
Meghan was our first grandchild and will always have a special place in our hearts. She had little blond ringlets and bright blue, inquisitive eyes. She was precocious and talkative. Not much has changed over the years. We live in Wisconsin, and when Meghan was younger, she and her family visited every summer for nearly a month. We learned all about Meghan’s likes and dislikes. She used to love lemon meringue pie, so much so that she then went on to win a pie-eating contest in high school. Pie flavor? Yes, lemon meringue. She didn’t mince words. When I told Meghan I was a Lumberjack, she shot back, “Grandpa, you’re such a liar.” My brother, Meghan’s great uncle, and his family helped found LAMP (Latin American Mission Program). Meghan volunteered at the same mission in Mexico. When Meghan was in college she volunteered with cancer patients, worked in a long-term health facility, and her career of giving had begun.
We are so happy Meghan and Pat have found each other. We are hoping we will be healthy enough to make it to the wedding. The reception is going to be in a lovely venue in Georgetown overlooking the Potomac. It will be classy, emotional, personal, fun… We know if we can’t make it, Meghan and Pat will make a trek to Wisconsin to share all their memories. Hopefully the memories will be in the form of Silver Box Photos. Amy and Kim, we’d be very jealous if you made it to the wedding and we didn’t. However, we know you’d do a great job capturing the moment. It would be like we were there in person. I’m not lying when I say there are no two people more deserving of this prize.
As Pat's brother, I probably shouldn't have waited so long to look at this site and to post. I'm excited to have Meghan as my official sister-in-law, although knowing how great they are together, it's been a forgone conclusion for quite some time. I look forward to watching them finally tie the knot after all these years.
Wayne
I cannot begin to think of a couple more deserving of this prize! Their relationship is one-of-a-kind and truely inspiring! I am so excited to watch them say their "I dos" and become husband and wife! ~Steph
It seems that I have known Meghan forever and Pat for about the same amount of time. They are a very special couple. Meghan is the sort of person you don’t think could really exist. She’s intelligent, funny, caring, beautiful and gives so much more to those around her than she expects in return. It is no surprise that Pat would trek to the wilds of Honduras to propose. What sane guy wouldn’t go this far. What is even more amazing about this couple is that they are a perfect match for each other. Pat is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. They have done so much for others it would be great if they won the Silver Box award.
I’ll certainly be making the trip from Australia for the wedding next year and for any other major future event in their many years together.
Warwick
This is Lauren, I am so excited for the both of you! I'm so happy to have gotten to know Pat (you're really showing your big brother up!) and Meghan (you picked the better brother!) over the past couple of years! Can't wait for many more years of fun to come!
Kevin said,
What can I say about these two? Pat was one of my first friends ever. We spent our childhood playing every sport known to man and riding bikes for miles. Then Meghan moved to town and I knew all of that was over. Haha, I joke but it was easy to see at a very young age that these two would always have one another. They dated all through high school and kept it going through time and space. I always said that the only couple that could withstand a long distance relationship is Meghan and Pat. And they have. Cheers to you guys. I can only pray that your futures together reflect your amazing past. Best wishes to the both of you as you continue growing and loving each other.
-Keyes
I’m a family friend and have been gladly hearing about Meghan's and Pat’s wonderful story for years. It’s fabulous to see them reach this happy point and to know the beautiful future they have together.
Congratulations to you both for sticking it thru, and especially to Meghan who, which I know as a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer, has got to be one of the most resiliant babes I know for dealing with more than her fair share of rare jungle illnesses. You are a gorgeous couple and after making it this far I know you'll stay happy the rest of your lives.
Meghan and Pat are absolutely perfect for each other, and it's amazing how they've taken the meaning of "long-distance" to a whole new level for basically their entire relationship. The fact that they've stayed so close and supportive of each other while in different countries and time zones just illustrates how much they're meant to be together. And their wedding is sure to be an amazing event for all involved.
-Lauren
To the lovely bride and groom to be...a comment left by Lianna's wonderful boyfriend, Roberto
I hear that when Pat proposed, Megan laughed. How cute is that? Even though I have only hung out with them sparingly, Pat and Megan have always been the wonder couple staying together whether they would admit it or not.
Conversations in the Davies' household went on and on about Megan's work in Honduras and when Pat would finally pop the question. Once the news was in, there were many sighs of relief and resounding calls of "Finally!"
Everyone knew that Megan and Pat would be together forever and now they are making it official. Best of luck to the happy couple now and for many years to come.
Knibb High football rules!
-Bobby (that annoying blonde kid who is dating Lianna)
Meghan is one of the sweetest folks you'll ever meet and I'm glad she found a guy like Pat. I'm so happy for Meghan and Pat and wish them the best for years to come.
-Dangr
I have known Meghan for the last 16 years and what an awesome young lady and role model. In a day when so many people want the quick and easy way Meghan laid out a plan and most importantly followed through, a lesson who can all learn from. I am sure with the desire and determination she has already shown Meghan will be successful in life as well as in her marriage. The resolve both have shown in staying together across 2 countries is something we all can learn from. I wish Meghan and Pat the best as they take on life's new challenges and am confident with all they have already gone through they both will prosper. An awesome story that should win and deserves to be told!! Wayne
I am such a delinquent friend for not writing something sooner, but I hope it's not too late! Meghan and Pat are incredible people. They won my heart over almost 8 years ago when I met Meghan in college and then eventually her "friend" Pat. They are both such caring and selfless people who are always willing to help their friends, family, and complete strangers. By awarding this contest to Meghan and Pat, you will get to see first hand how amazing they are. I can't think of a more deserving couple and I hope you all at Silver Lining get the privilege of meeting them and capturing their special day.
I went on one of the trips to Honduras with Meghan and Pat and I can't think of a more deserving couple. Pat was so excited to see Meghan the whole trip there. They are a fun couple to be around and we always have a blast with them. Honduras was a great place when we all visited Meghan and very fitting that Pat proposed there. Their engagement story is just a small look into how funny there are. I wish the best for them and know they will be a great married couple. -beth
As Meghan's aunt I have known Pat for years and Megs forever. When she told me they were "just friends" I completely bought it. Of course when my sister, her mother, told me over 25 years ago that she and HER Pat were just friends, I completely bought that also. I am actually happy that Meghan and Pat have that "just friends" basis to build on, as I think it is a terrific way to start a life-long romance. My husband and I started 15 years ago as, you guessed it, "just friends." Meghan and Pat deserve to win this contest just based on the wonderful things people have said on this blog. May they have love, may they have happiness, and may they always be friends. Cindy
When Pat says he used up all of his vacation days, he's not lying!! Having worked with him for over 3 years now, I've seen his dedication to Meghan... these past two especially -- while she was away in Honduras. He worked many Saturdays to save up enough time to go visit her. And on several occasions, he worked a few 6-day workweeks in a row (over the holidays no less!) to make the big trip. I'm so glad they are both in the area together again and wish them the best! Congrats!
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