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Seth who? Hi. It’s me.
I'm just a normal 6'10" dude with a gigantic passion for playing the round ball, the little white one that flies 400 yards. In 2004, with my college hoops career ending in a pile of scorched dreams, I went on a journey to find myself. I learned that I had a message to share with the world. More about Seth →
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A test of strength for a strong man. It is fitting that your proposal to Janica was exactly like your search for her: long, discouraging at times, full of relationships that didn’t work out, and finally, the sweet joy of finding on earth the one with whom you walked in eternity before mortality.
I am ecstatic about Janica joining my family. Congratulations to the both of you on a job well done. My best wishes to you. May Father’s abundant blessings be upon you to part the veil for a moment so that you can see and feel a little of the eternal glory that awaits you in Him through the Grace of our Lord Jesus.
Congratulations to you both for finding each other. I am excited about the wonderful life you will lead together Janica is a great addition to our family. I love her already. Congrats to you Son for finally asking and not bowing to frustrating circumstances. Be good to each other and put God your union first and you will always be happy. Love to you both.
You were right, I did laugh and cry. I love the way you write! Thank you for writing it all down for us to enjoy. I am so glad you didn’t let all that craziness beat you, and you were able to have your beautiful proposal! We are so very happy for you, that you finally found each other! The best thing is, as much as you love Janica now, it will only get better. Real love keeps growing and growing, it is a wonderful blessing. I look back at our engagement and wedding, and remember that I loved Aaron so much I thought I was going to burst. But that was nothing compared to how much I love him now, and I know it will continue to grow into eternity. God’s plan is amazing and surely brings us great joy! Congratulations to you, we are so EXCITED!!!
P.S. I want to hear Janica’s side of things too. Did she suspect? Did she really think you were awkward and strange all night? What did she think when you kissed her goodnight and left? What was going through her mind?
Hurray! That’s a priceless story. I’m glad you shared. Congratulations, and I’m so happy for you.
I too wonder what Janica was thinking the whole time. Like Marci, I want part 2!
Life is a marvelous journey if you keep your eye on the prize. Not many days are picture perfect, so you have a great start on reality. Determination and flexibility will aid your success in all areas of pursuit. Seth, we love you and are so grateful to you for having waited for Janica. She is wonderful and will fill your life with daisies and sunsets and will patiently wait while you battle the raging rapids and killer mosquitoes of life. It will be fun.
Love you guys,
Love Dad
It’s like I’ve had to pick a # to post on this blog. I laughed, I cried, I laughed so hard tears came to my eyes & I cried again. What a keepsake for your children & all your posterity! I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to watch you both many times during this whole process. It’s like you’ve said Seth; it’s like I’m sitting back & watching a wonderful dream unfold for both of you; one that seems too good to be true at times. I’ve felt really good about this from the very start. Patience pays off in great dividends in the end! I can attest to that myself. I couldn’t be happier to be able to have you as part of our family & to know that Janica will be equally welcomed into yours. You make a beautiful couple & many wonderful blessings await you as you walk hand in hand through mortality and work together side by side to achieve your eternal reward. We thank your parents & family for teaching you & preparing you to be the perfect companion for our daughter. Congratulations & BIG HUGS!
I Love you both,
Mom
P.S. We’ll encourage Janica to write her version.
Seth, Congrats. I’m so excited for the two of you. Janica told me I had to read how the whole thing went down. Let me just say I laughed a lot. I’m sorry it was so hard, but I know it was well worth the wait for you and her. Proposals are always funny to read. Good luck with all of the wedding plans!
Ashley Abegglen
Strength in adversity, that just might be your lot in life. I hope it is in strength that you continue to overcome your obstacles. We are so happy that you persevered. We are ecstatic that you are bringing Janica into our family. It is said that you should live life in such a way that your Enemy laments the moment you wake up. Well I think you should also marry the kind of person, that when you join forces the enemy’s camp sorrows at the thought. Clearly that is what is happening here, or they would have not sent the Mosquitoes. Way to Go Bro!!! We Love you Janica!!! And thanks for loving our brother. When Janica was visiting our family there were times that I forgot that we had a visitor. It was like everyone who was there belonged there. Now I am glad that it has come true. We Love You Guys!!!!!!!
I’m leaving a comment because this is my 3rd time reading through this. I LOVE IT. I love, love LOVE Seth. I promise I’ll write my part of the story, soon! I love it for the fact that it makes me laugh and cry and love Seth 10,000 times more each time I do read it. (and I love the way he writes) Thanks for all your comments. We seriously could not be happier at this point in our relationship
Sounds like a nightmare that ends perfectly!!
What an awesome story. I love the way you never gave up and it is just too cute that you needed to get it done that day. (you were so excited) And even after all you went through you had your mind set and you were victorious in the end:) I am so excited to have you in our family. You fit right in. I knew after our family reunion you were the one for Janica! I am so excited for both of you and I totally agree with the others, Janica needs to post her side of the story.
Congratulations and good job brother:)
Maybe I’m a slow reader, but that took me almost an hour. It’s super late (or early) out here in So Cal. I just got off work (an hour ago at the Hotel) excited to hear how this went.
I was throwing my hands up in the air for you Seth. I’m thorougly impressed with your imagination and damaged-control skills in the process. I had a feeling after your swarm of mosquitoes, that you were going to face obstacles left and right. Which you did. This story was made perfect to me, becuase of the obstacles. Opposition was validating how beautiful it would be when it finally came about. Tasting the sweet immediately after the sour… and you had it back to back. So lucky you… in a sense… (or should I join that mental ward with you?! haha). Well done, you’re definately part of the family. Much love for you both.
Nathan
Oh and the “Eye-fanning”!.. ha, I love that… Did you actually make Janica do it?!
oh my goodness! you’re officially engaged! seth … you did a good job writing that out. now you can always remember it. jan … when were you first on to him? love it! congrats!
Janica and Seth I am so excited for you!! Congratulations! And what a crazy crazy story. Props to you for pulling it off. Janica you are the best friend anyone could ask for. Seth you are getting an amazing girl. Good luck with all the wedding plans.
Whitney
“I pause and look at her. She’s beautiful”
Tension compounding, ambient and constructively convincing, metamorphosizes into a preeminent, contrasty, ultra climactic, cathartic, conclusive commitment. Congratulations!
I admire your sublime appreciation of each others idiosyncrasies.
Seth, you don’t know me, but I think you know my sister-in-law… she’s that red-head roommate that ruined one of your many attempts.
And, I know Janica — Congratulations to both of you guys! I thought that Brad and I had a funny proposal story, but yours is so much better. Thanks for letting us all in on your grand plan and how it all fell apart, and yet all came back together in the end. Good luck with everything! Jan, I can’t wait to hear what you were thinking!
I made it through! Congrats Seth! I could hear and see you telling me this story the whole time. Quite the escapade!
Wow, that took a long time to read..i felt like i was reading a chapter in a love novel though!! Congratulations!! Janica, you don’t know me, I just know Seth, but I started looking at your alls pictures when you first started dating! The engagement story is great!! Seth, sorry it didn’t happen how you wanted it to at first, but just think you got a super story to have for the rest of your lives! I’m sure it was super romantic and I’m sure Janica got a kick out of it after you told her about all of your frustrations!! CONGRATS again!!!!
Seth!!! Dude congrats! I’m really happy you got it done. Way to persevere. I think all thAt adversity was just a test to see how much you wanted it. But it’s a great story. That will be in the memory forever.
wow, its a good thing that today is sunday and i had enough time to sit down and read the well written novel of your engagement story!glad you take the time to write it though, it had me laughing out loud the whole time. you should look into writing a book with those writing skills!congrats!
This was a ridiculously long way to find out how you got engaged Janica. Congrates!!! I felt like I was watching Serindipity. Ugh. Ha ha.
I’m Janica’s co-worker…this is way better than her version. very intense. I love it
seth you are such a disaster! i’m not done reading this but i want you to know that i haven’t laughed so hard in a long while. on a side note, you are aware that several of your cousins live in the same town as you, right? sure wish we could see you more often, instead of 3 maybe 4 times in like 9 months….
Congrats guys! I love the torture!… It turned out great.. Now I would love to hear Janica’s side… did she suspect all night long?..did she secretly call the mental hospital before she almost fell asleep?.. doesn’t matter now.. she said yes!
That was an adorable, and soromantic story. I think you guys are perfect for each other.!!! Yea!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to both of you!!! What a beautiful, heart-wrenching story! I grew up with Janica, and she really is an amazing girl! Well worth the fighting for, as you obviously know, Seth!
I’m so happy Janica has found her prince charming she has been waiting for, and that he knows that he’s the lucky one! Congrats guys!
I agree that the likeliness of all that adversity was a test of how much you really wanted it! The adversary does not want Heavenly Fathers children (especially his “choice” children) to be happy!
I hope everything else works out a lot smoother for you guys! If not, I’m not worried… you guys will be able to overcome ANY trial that comes your way with that kind of perseverance!!!
I just saw a link to the story on Janica’s facebook and had to check it out because I’m a sucker for engagement stories….and WOW, what a story! This is probably one of the best I’ve heard. I’m glad it finally worked out! Congratulations!
Janica, How can this be? Wasn’t it just yesterday we left your front teeth in the exercise bike. We are so thrilled for you. We feel deep connection to you, as I sure you know, we named our daughter after you. You are getting married on our wedding date too!! SOOOOOO happy for you!! Love, Eric & Trish
So happy for you both, but just so you know, Janica, you weren’t the first one to have to get out of bed to go get engaged. I had to too. I’ll tell you that story sometime, although it’s definately not such a long story! Love to you both, Aunt Mindy
Okay, so I cannot believe we made it through that entire story very cute and very long!! It was worth it what a fun thing! Congrats Janica! -Chelsea & Chad Davis
Dude, that is such a funny story! You had me laughing the whole time! I’m sorry that I messed up your plans – I just went there after studying at the library to cool down and relax. I’m glad that it worked for you after all. Good luck to you both!
Will (from Jeopardy)
I have never been much of a sucker for lovey-dovey stories, mostly because I don’t believe that kind of thing really happens, so I’m not entirely sure why I read your story. I tell you what, though, it’s the fact that everything went wrong and you stuck with it that makes it impossible to deny that romance is alive. You guys are in love, and it shows. Congratulations. Truly. Best of luck to you both.
That was funny. I have had my share of botched romance at and around Utah Lake and I for one think for your story alone they should bury the lake and burn the mosquito farms. The only thing that would have made me laugh harder is if you would have been busted by the stalwart Provo police at 1am in your buddy’s car with no license.
Congrats to both of you…
Mark and I really enjoyed your story. We sat here and read the whole thing! Mark could empathize with your frustrations. We are so excited for you two. Janica must be an amazing girl! Congratulations!
P.S. What a GREAT record for your posterity!
Wow, that’s quite the story! Love it, love it! Seth, I don’t know you really, but Jan’s awesome so you must be pretty great as well. Congrats to you both!
Checked my e-mail late today (late church). Printed engagement story and settled back to read. Couldn’t keep it to myself for long. Had to read it out loud to Uncle Reiner. Got hoarse reading loud enough for him to hear. We laughed and “oh noed” over and over. Glad you finally found a prop that worked for you -even if it was a bedragled stubborn daisy. Looks like it did it’s job, and so did the two of you. I’m sure i’m not the only one who “saw it coming”. Janica you have felt like family from the beginning. Forever happiness to you both. I love you! Auntie Jan
Wow Seth! That is amazing and so frustrating at the same time! Thanks for the entertainment though I loved reading it! CONGRATULATIONS I am so excited for you! and Janica welcome to the family I can’t wait to meet you!! Love you!
I read your site, Janica’s one, Shanae’s, and Wood mom’s. In the last 1 1/2 hoursf, I felt I got to know your love story – filled with love, passion, sweetness, always want to be (do) the best for each other, and filled with blessings. I sincerely congrats on this big milestone in your both lifes. I am getting my ticket to see you both on your big day!!
btw, great job on the ring, how can q guy that talented to design such a beautiful ring without advice, huh?
love always,
Carol
PS. I am sorry that I haven’t had a chance to meet you, but i am janica’s sister!! you should see some of my pics in the house of wood. see ya both soon!!
Too funny, cousin! I really enjoyed reading the story. You should have Jarom make it into a comedy movie short. Congratulations to you both! I look forward to meeting Janica at our next Ellsworth shindig. I don’t think I’m going to be able to come for Thanksgiving/Grandma’s B-day though. I wish you smooth sailing with the wedding.
love,
Rachel
Seth, I never knew you were such a romantic and such a great storyteller. I loved reading this! Definitely started my Monday out right.
Congrats to both of you! I’m so glad you’re combining the big day with all the other festivities so I can be there!
It was a great story and a fun start to many more I’m sure. I am very happy for both of you. Congrats, and Seth you couldn’t have chosen a better girl or family for that matter to spend eternities with!
So I’m friends with Shanae and Aaron and after reading your story…all I can really say is…wow. You’re such a trooper! I would have just waited for another day! Anyways, congratulations!!
Seth, I just have to say WOW! That was really funny to read. We are happy for you guys! I wish that we could be there but we will not be able to make it to Utah for Thanksgiving, our baby is due two weeks later. But Congrats!!!
What a wonderful (and funny) story. I am so happy for you both and can’t wait for that day that will change your lives forever. I’m glad that you wrote your story down and are able to cherish and laugh at it forever. Janica, welcome to the family, you are a wonderful addition. Seth, words can’t express what I would tell you. We’ll see you both soon enough.
There’s no pictures?!!!
Jarom,
I’m with you, I’m a picture person. I haven’t seen any proposal pics., but I have a pic. of the ring & some other pics of Seth & Janica on woodparents.blogspot.com & Janica’s sister has some on jonesfamilyaloha.blogspot.com.
Oh my Seth! Thank you for just making my day at work that much better! I am incredibly stoked to…actually meet Janica as that still has not happened! But thank you for this and way to go with the element of surprise and everything! What a romantic you are! Love you and for real… I need to meet Janica!
I never wudda known it, but it turns out you actually DO need a sweet ride in your life to be happy. and nice job, but let Janica plan the honeymoon, homes.
Congratulations Seth and Janica! I am very happy for both of you. That was an incredibly long thing to read–but the happy ending is worth it. Many blessings be upon you both.
I’d love to come to the reception
Seth,
What a hoot!!! If it ever gets easier with women, let me know. LOL Being with someone that God has chosen for you never gets old. If there is anything that I can do to help, let me know. I am proud of you.
Rob.
Young Millionaire Group
We are very excited for you two and can’t wait to meet Janica. I didn’t know you were such a romantic, Seth. WOW! We are so glad that you have found that special one to share eternity with. Harold said to me after he read your story, you’ll be grateful you got your ring the way you did. (in the parking lot of Storehouse market). I don’t know it sounds like a perfect ending for a very long and emotionally draining day. Thanks for sharing. Your children will love that you have written it down. See ya soon.
Hi Seth and Janica! What a great story. I need to go back and read Janica’s version now! It sounds like you guys will have a very adventurous and great marriage! Good luck planning and prepping for the wedding, and a November wedding is a great time to be hitched…it’s when I got married!
Good luck with everything!
Hey. I am a “hometown” friend of Janica’s. GREAT STORY! You should be a writer! I’m super excited for you two…good luck with the planning and the wedding, and congrats!
Hahaha! I LOVED IT! Congrats! Thanks for typing it up so we could all see and smile
Best of wishes to the both of you!
Elisabeth Buck
Congratulations! I loved the read. Janica rocks and apparently you do too. Just like your proposal, life doesn’t typically go as planned, but it was perfect in the end.
Congrats! Love the story.
Hey, at was long! I’m happy for you. cuz! You made me late for class, but I will survive!
Congrats! i am so happy for you, she seems like a sweetheart
I’m just glad I wasn’t that red-headed roommate you were talking about! Haha! j/k. There is much to be said for persistence here! I’m impressed, not only by your amazing planned evening which was so intricate, but by how you handled yourself and pulled it off despite the roadblocks. More like mountains to overcome! haha! I’m so happy for you guys! I don’t think there could be a more perfectly fit couple. Glad I got to be part of some of that in the early stages. Good times. I knew the night we all watched the Little Mermaid together that she needed to hang on to you. I’m glad she did. Congratulations and best wishes!
OK so you don’t know me at all but i was rading my sisters friends blog and they had your story on it so i thought i would read it!!
ALL i have to say is THANK YOU for trying so hard to make the night wonderful for her! every girl dreams that the guy will try his hardest to make that night wonderful! that made me so happy! i must say i did laugh and cry! i thought you were full of yourself but you proved to be true. I happy you finally got to ask her!! =]
I am impressed by your determination and perseverance, and so happy for you two. Janica, you’re wonderful and beautiful and I’m thrilled you’ve found someone who will complete you forever! Best wishes.
okay, to be honest, I way randomly ran into your blog on the internet. I started reading. I couldnt stop. What an amazing hilarious story! You two sound wonderfully in love and even though I dont know you, congrats! Seth, you should definitely be an author. (no offence to Janica) You have a great talent with writing and I loved every bit of your story while I sat home boyfriendless on a saturday night.
Man you know its true love if she looked even more beautiful when you made the move than she had ever looked before. I am really happy for you and wish you two the best marriage ever. Hopefully one day me and my girl which i can’t live without will get to this stage, but again i am really happy for you man. also great job at being romantic with her, girls love that.
Its funny how i ran into your story, but i thought it was rather lovely and the fact that you fought until the end only shows how much you wanted to be with her, i wish you both the best of luck in your marriage and in your new life, this will only be the first to many more stories to come:)
I am Todd Jacobsen’s girlfriend. He showed me your website last night, and being a woman, I immediately found the good stuff (birth story and engagement story) first! I loved your story!
This was fantastic Seth. Keep it comin.