Zach was very adamant that he wanted to be a traditionalist and ask for a blessing from Amanda's father. They had bought the rings together in February, but he refused to propose until he had asked her father for her hand AND Zach wanted to ask in person, not over the phone.... even though Amanda and Zach live in Washington and her parents Ed and Deb live in Utah...... Zach did promise he would propose before Amanda's birthday in July.

Amanda's parents planned a visit in May 2021. They were staying for a week. Zach knew of this and that he would have to ask then if it wanted to be in person. There were ferry rides to Seattle, road trips to Mt. Rainer, multiple evenings of dinner and board games. So what does Zach do? Wait until the very last day of their trip!!!!

Zach states that he was super nervous and anxious. Every time he thought about it, he would panic, feel sick, and not ask.

At one point, Zach went outside to breathe deeply. Ed leaned over to Amanda and asked, 'is he going to ask me or do I need to bring it up?' Amanda assured him that Zach wanted to ask but was just nervous. Ed said he would give it till the end of the night or he would bring it up himself. Amanda immediately sent Zach a text message telling him of this- Zach shared that information did NOT help his anxiety..... oooppppssss....

That night after dinner, Amanda went to shower, leaving the opportune time for Zach to be alone with her parents! (BUAHAHAHA!!!) After a very, very, very long shower and taking an extra-long time to blow dry her hair, she returned to the living room to find only her mother. Zach was outside watering the garden- alone. Ed was packing the car- alone..... "Did they talk???" she asked Deb, but Deb only shook her head and refused to answer.

According to Zach-

Zach was stressing about asking Ed the entire trip. He had intended to ask at the beginning of the week, so it was done and out of the way. However, every time he thought about it, Zach became anxious, sick, and couldn't do it. On that final day, Amanda went to shower and Zach went outside to pace. He eventually grabbed the hose to water the garden, and then asked Ed if he would join him outside 'to help with something.' When Ed came out, Zach forgot everything he had prepared to say. Instead he just blurted out that he loved Amanda, wanted to marry her, and wanted Ed's permission. Zach shares that Ed smiled, said he would happily give his permission, but on one condition: Zach had to ask Deb for her blessing too. Zach reports that his stomach dropped another two feet as Ed went inside and Zach slowly followed him in. Once inside, Ed told Deb that Zach had something to say. Zach took a deep breath and then asked Deb for her blessing to marry her daughter. Deb smiled, said of course, and then everyone stood and hugged. Zach says he does not remember the details after that. He eventually went back outside to process and calm down.

Back to Amanda-

So while Amanda was sitting with her mom, asking for any details, Deb just smiled and wouldn't say anything. After a few minutes, Ed came inside. Amanda immediately began to pester him, asking if he and Zach talked. Dad smiled and said yes, causing Amanda to turn and stare accusingly at Mom while mom just laughed.

Dad and Mom shared that Zach went outside and was keeping to himself. Dad was just about to get up and go talk to him, when Zach came in and 'asked for help.' Dad said he went outside with Zach, who was white as a sheet and looked like he was about to pass out. When Zach asked for permission, Ed shared that he wanted to tease Zach, but not too badly since he was so nervous. Ed told Zach he had to ask Deb too. Zach came inside and did so. Deb shares that Ed was way too mean and that she readily gave her blessing. Zach immediately looked so relieved; they all began to laugh. They hugged and then Zach went back outside.

The deed was done!!! Now Zach has to pop the question to the final boss!!! Dun dun DUNNN!!!!

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