I Finally Did It

So I’ve received a bunch of notes from everyone and I figured I share them with everyone. Some notes have been edited and multiple responses were placed together. When I get new notes, i’ll update this post as I get more.

Ray G

I am very happy for you!!!!!

Amber, Asia, and baby Marcus
Omar and Rachel congratulations on your engagement! I’m so excited and happy for you two. Rachel completes you O! I can’t wait for the big day. Rachel welcome to the family! Omar be thankful you found the one! Love you both!

Lauren F.

Congrats on ur engagement. Im so happy for u!

Melba S.
Congrats on ur engagement!!

Amber
I don’t know if i should call or what! Congratulations to u and my future sister in law!

Rudy T.
I’m late but congratulations! I hope and pray you guys have a wonderful life together!

Jessica T.
Hey, Omar. It’s Jessica at Transperfect. You are so nice!… I just got the flowers….And I am so happy for you. And I hope you are off today and tomorrow enjoying yourself. And I want to hear about everything when you get back. Good luck with everything and enjoy your time off…

Shaqurana S.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
HEY THAT’S GREAT NEWS !!!! ARE YOU GUYS HAVING AN ENGAGEMENT PARTY ? WE DIDN’T START GETTING ANY GIFTS YET I CAN’T WAIT … I AM GOING ON THAT WEBSITE NOW.. I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU !!! DID YOU SET A DATE OR ARE YOU GOING TO WAIT TO YOU FINISH SCHOOL ?
Omar!

What’s up man!?

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best wishes to you and Rachel as you embark on the journey of life together.

By the way, keep the Happy Fridays coming…they crack me up every week.
Wow congrats on the engagement to Rachel. I’m so happy for you and
may god bless your future together.

Asia M.
Me so happy

Anita J.
Congrats u picked the right one

Pat A.
Hey congrats buddy. Deeeeee Ohhhhhh

Kelly C.

OMG!!!! I “AM SOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! When is the wedding? Tell me about the ring?

Aunt Joanne

Rachel,

I am so happy for you. I read the proposal. It was so romantic. He sounds like a great guy. I can’t wait to meet him. Do you have a date yet? I am so happy that you are doing it the right way – marriage and then kids.

I have to write to my friend Pammy to get her reaction.

Niki P.
Mr. Joseph,
We haven’t spoken in quite a while but I just wanted to say Congratulations to both you and Rachel. I’m really happy for you two and I think your effort in your proposal should be commended! Please tell Rachel that I said Congratulations and I pray that God will continue to bless you both with a happy & fulfilled future together. Take care and have a great week!

Barbara W.
I feel like I just read fairy tale. I am so happy that he is as innovated as you are. I can only wait to see how the both of you surprise each other when the first baby comes. I am so happy for you. Everyone at your house must pleased!

Jessie C.

Hi Omar!! Congratulations on your engagement!!! Kecia has kept me updated on your good news!

Way to go, my friend!!!

Luny I.
Subject: WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s all I can say Rachel, that was so nice of him. I imagine how happy you are now. Do you have a date yet?

Again that was wonderful and you desserve it.

Say to Omar for me “JOB WELL DONE”. I LIKE IT.

Bye

Andrea W.
I just want to tell you congratulations. This is such a cool time.

Kurt M.
Congratulations you lucky DB

Max
Calls me singing “When we get married”

Charlie M.
DDDDDDDDDD OOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Look at this guy! Congrats Omar…making some seriously big moves over there…I only hope that your wedding some is going to be “Bang Out”

Erlinda Y.
Babes, congratulation I’m very happy for you guys I can’t wait to see you let us know when we are going to get together, anyway when is the big day I hope we are invited my love keep in touch okay let us know if you need help for the big day tell Omar congratulation and talk to you later.

Susana G.
Congratulations Omar!!!

Brian M.
…congrats tho, good stuff there. let me know when the bach party is…

Shelly L.
OMG!!!! That’s awesome! Congratulations!
And I just read your planning blog… You’re the best! Rachel’s got a great guy but i’m sure she already knows that:)
Welcome back, Mr. Engaged Man!

Caroline S.
Mazal tov! I’m so happy for you guys – best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!

Jon T.
Nice work buddy

Kevin W.
Congratulations O.

Kelly R.
AWESOME!!!!!
Congrats to both of you, I wish you the best!

Kimberly T.
Congratulations! That is so exciting. Can’t wait to see the details.

Christopher C.
… Well congrats.

Jane W.
Yay! Congratulations to you both.

Lynne P.
YEAAAAAAAAA! I’m so darn happy for you, kid. She’s one lucky lady! I’m sure you already knew this, but today is my 35 1/2 birthday? Yes, I celebrate 1/2 birthdays. In honor, I’ll go have a toast for you and Rachel-Soon-To-Be-Joseph right now. Congrats, buddy.

Cindy R.
Wow!!! That is great Omar!! Congrats and all the best!!

Barb. K.
Congratulations Omar! I hope you didn’t propose via e-mail in your blog!!!! You kept a great secret when I was asking you what you were getting her for your anniv.!
You are going to be a fine husband – and hopefully down the road a terrific father!
God Bless both of you.

Lydia J.
Many Congrats and Best wishes Nephew!!!! I’m almost to cryin’ right now I’m so happy for you and Rachel! read the post (thank goodness you didn’t go to Zales or Kay’s -what gar-bage!). You did good. Details! Details! Pictures! Pictures!
Love you!

Debbie H.
Oh my gosh! I have always told you how much I love reading your Happy Friday blogs, but this one takes the cake!!!! I am soooooo very happy for the both of you. I wish you much happiness. Don’t forget to post the photos.

Rachel is a lucky lady…..and although I don’t know Rachel except to say hi at the Tyco parties, I’m absolutely sure you are just as lucky!

Shannon P.
Congratulations Omar !!! How exciting !!

Robert V.
Congratulations Omar. That’s brilliant! (I’m in london this week so I am trying to use the native language)

Ira G.
Congrats Omar. Nice job, and nice website! See you next week.

Christine R.
CONGRATULATIONS, MAN!!!! ALL THE BEST TO YOU BOTH

Cindy O.
Omar,
Congrats! Can’t wait to hear the details. And more importantly, when is the big day?…
Take care,

Charlie Y.
Congratulations, Omar! I’m very happy for you and Rachel…

Carol P.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very happy for you – love is wonderful and someone to share everything with is even better!!! All my best to you and tell Rachel!!!

Kenneth P.
Omar – that’s great to hear man! Congratulations!

Susan O.
Yeah!!!!!!!!! Congratulations. I wish you all the best.

Rich M.
i dont even know what to say!!! wowwww…. Congratulations my brother.
I can’t believe it!!! After all this time, you guys get what you
deserve. I wish you the best of luck on this new journey… and I know you
guys will flourish, as always. CONGRATS
Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Testimony from Rachel R.
Omar I went to the student center and omg… everybody was screaming… michelle says that you did GOOOOOOOOOOD!!! She is so proud of you. Kelly showed me her ring and said her husband needs to step up… Mary Jo was so excited and so proud of you and she said you forgot one thing… you should have our pictures taken and put it in ALL the newspapers…. Kathryn Kunhert said that news made her day she was screaming SOOOOOO loudly…I told them ALL about your Happy Friday and the I Finally Did It blogs… and they couldn’t stop smiling and I think Mary Jo was actually crying… lol

Lisa W.
…Congrats on your engagement

Tintu G.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
You are engaged! How does that feel?? It took me awhile to get used to saying “my fiancé”! Now it’s taking time for me to say “my husband”.

Kelly A.
Subject: CONGRATS!!!
Hi Rachel!
Congratulations on your engagement!! Michelle shared the great news with us here in the office! Do you have any pics online yet?

Victoria C.
Congrats Omar

Laura L.
Congratulations!!!
Is your wedding going to have a bowling theme?

Elaine S.
Subject: Congrats
Omar,
Congratulations on your engagement.
Why did you dis Zales? I have a beautiful ring from there. What’s wrong with the place? Should I be worried?? Should I sell it? Where are you supposed to buy diamonds???

Cleo H.
Congratulations again. So exciting.
Finally looked at the site. Wow Omar. You’re a really special guy, who is definitely in love! Congratulations!
Only sending this to your work account because yahoo like to block my work account so I am sure in a few hours I’ll get the email saying “email deferred/failure.” But yo, congratulations again. Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Omar. So happy for you two!!!!!

Rita M.
Subject: RE: Guess What
I did hear and congratulations. I wish you and Omar all the best.

Amber B.
Subject: Re: Guess What
I am so happy that is great. Tell Omar I said that was so sweet!!!!!

Jerry K.
Hi Omar,
…Congratulations!

Kecia O.
CONGRATS!!!!
Best wishes for lasting love…

Julie M.
Congrats! Omar and Rachel! Much happiness to you both.

Mitzi A.
Omar!!! I am soooo happy for you guys You finally did it is right! This is amazing, I can’t wait to hear all about the details. I expect nothing but perfection from you.
Oh, how exciting!

Pam H.
Woohoo!!!!!! Congratulations Omar and Rachel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to hear the proposal story (yes of course I want to know how you did it and what the ring looks like, etc.). I am so happy for you both!!!!!!

Joann V.
Omar:
It’s about time. Good for you. I am very happy for both of you. She is a very sweet girl and you’re a great guy!
Congrats!

Ryan C-F.
Mr. O…
You are still a P.I.M.P.!!!! I am very happy for you…

Rishi S.
Congrats Omar! Wish you and Rachel happiness as you begin your new life together!

Tasha J.
Aww CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Joseph!!!!

Christine R.
As well you should be!! It is an exciting time in life Enjoy it
I am glad you’re well and that things are shaping up – you’re a good kid and you deserve it.
Have a Merry Christmas, sweetheart!

Rebecca B.
Ahaaaa! That is why you needed the translation. CONGRATS!

Adrian & Tiana P.
Congratulations!!!!!!
I know that you have been barely engaged but the next question is “So when is the big day?” Get ready for it.
Marriage is a beautiful thing when you find your special someone. We wish you and Rachel a forever love and prosperity.

Lisa G.
congrats! heard the news

Jessica R.
I’m SOOOOO happy for you both!! I can’t wait to see pictures of the ring

Thomas N.
Congratulations my friend. I wish you nothing but the best!

Gina S.
Omar & Rachel,
Congratulations!!! Yes, it is about time!

Miguel Q.
Congrats!!! Im very happy for you two. Im sure you guys will be very happy.

Dushyanthi N.
omar!!! Congratulations!!!!! Rachel told me the wonderful news!!! I am sooo happy for u 2n can’t think of anybody so perfect for each other than u two!! we been tryna make plans for me to come over now we really gotta do it cuz I wanna come celebrate n of course c the ring!!! Awww I love u guys!!! Ima call rachel n make plans, so c u soon!!!

Siaka S.
damn O… making that plunge huh? well i mean.. congrats. but you know i BETTER be getting an invite to the wedding.. better yet.. YOU KNOW I BETTER be setting up the bachelor party.. cuz you know HOW I DO!!!!

Sylvia D.
Congratulations and well done my friend! I would not have expected anything less from you! I am very excited for you two.