Last time, on Dear Bethany: Everyone went over the river and through the woods to see…a new engagement ring! We did it.  Crossed one of the biggies off our list.  ...

Last time, on Dear Bethany: Bethany is home for the holidays, and Judy has a Santa-sized secret to keep–is there a ring under the Christmas tree? Here’s the entry you’ve ...

Last time, in Dear Bethany:   Bethany and Zach learned to live long-distance, while we learned that living far away from your daughter and letting her go is only the ...

Last time, in Dear Bethany: John gave the Conditional Blessing with more than a few Conditions involved, and Zach answered with maturity and wisdom. He informed us he already had ...

Last time, in Dear Bethany: Zach and John went ten rounds on engagement negotiations via email before John came up with the marvel of modern parenting, the Conditional Blessing.   ...

Last time, in Dear Bethany: we met Zach (a Naval Airman) and Bethany (a nursing student), and Zach met Bethany’s dad, John (a shrewd negotiator). Ding ding! Round One begins…now. ...

Last time, in Dear Bethany: Zach, Bethany’s boyfriend, has picked the most opportune time to ask for her parents’ permission to propose. That’s a call every mom and dad want ...

The phone call no parent wants to receive — though not in the middle of the night and with no police officer on the other end of the phone, still, ...