Comments on: Adoniram Judson’s Astonishing Proposal Letter

By: Justin M

Justin M — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:23:36 +0000

I was in Australia when I proposed to my American girl. In fact, we were on an island looking out towards the Great Barrier Reef (we were leading kids on a Youth Retreat).
So I had to call my soon-to-be-wife’s father, on a cell phone, on an island, on the beach, next to wallabies, at 2am Eastern Australian time.
‘Twas expensive, short, v. Australian and v. worth it.

By: Philip Heidt

Philip Heidt — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:39:06 +0000

Hey Justin,
Not sure you remember meeting us, but we’re Brian and Kate’s friends. You have a fantastic blog and it’s a great ministry to the wider body of Christ. I’m not sure if you already know where Judson’s story will go, but it is staggering. I’m excited for you to read it. May God grant us the same grace He gave Judson and his family.

By: Danny Slavich

Danny Slavich — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:45:22 +0000

Thanks for this blog highlight of the Judson-proposal letter.
I was so nervous about asking Laura, my now fiancee’s, dad. As of Thanksgiving last year, I had only spent a total of a few days with her family. With a week in south Florida in November, I knew it would be my only chance to talk to her dad in person. Many doors were closed that week and I couldn’t get a good opportunity to talk to her dad. So after discussing it with the Lord, Laura and both of my parents, I decided (with Laura’s approval) that both Laura and I would talk to both of her parents.
I talked non-stop for about 15 minutes (I think they were all speechless…), telling them my plans and vision for the future. Her mom asked her if this was what she wanted (she nodded a convincing yes), and her dad gave me their blessing.
It was, I think, to a small degree analagous to Judson’s situation, because they realized that Laura might live far away for most (or all) of our lives.
I praise the Lord for godly parents and their godly girls!
Hope things are well.
Danny