Somethings can’t be stopped and certainly shouldn’t wait. So is the case with Lyndsey and Jerry. If my math is correct, they’ve known each other for more than half of their young lives. By any measure, to hold a friend for so long in your life is an achievement. For Lyndsey and Jerry, it’s much more.
They initially met in grade school, with Jerry being a bit older than Lyndsey. Throughout grade school they dated regularly, on into college and then to present day. People speak of high school sweethearts as though they’re some white whale – known to exist but exceedingly rare. Lyndsey and Jerry are proof that high school sweethearts do still exist. It’s easy to see why their relationship has lasted forever. They’re absolutely radiant with one another.
Seneca, New York is a favorite destination for Lyndsey and Jerry. Jerry went to college nearby and they regularly return for weekend trips. It was on one of these trips that Jerry purposed. They were at the hotel, packing gear before heading out for the day. As Lyndsey tells it, she had noticed Jerry was nervous about something. He was pacing around the room and couldn’t settle down. I’d imagine he had a grand plan, but decided right then – in the room with Lyndsey – was the best possible proposal. He knelt down and she said yes.
As it turns out, Holden Arboretum on August 21st was the best plan as well. Neither August 20th nor August 22nd would not do. The weather, by fate, had guided us to Holden for their engagement session on this day alone. All other days were rained out. But this day, this one day, was perfect. At sunset, the light glowed softly through high, thin clouds. The colors turned peach and orange rather early, adding a warm glow to the fields. Below are some special highlights from only August 21st.
