At Last

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Familiar violin music? Yes? Well this is how I feel about my engagement yesterday. It felt like the accumulation of a lifetime in the making. Which I suppose it is. What surprised me, was in that minute, I didn't see a reel of things that we already have. I saw our life together going forward. All of these future milestone memories crept into my head and I started to cry.

My tears were filled with births, graduations, family parties and holidays. They were so filled with love that I couldn't contain them. This man, kneeling before me, was giving me the greatest gift I could ever accept: the promise of a wonderful life. The promise that our love together would build it.

The proposal itself was exactly as I always pictured it would be for me. Nothing frilly or over the top. It was us. His words were, "Some of the happiest moments of my life, have been here, in this house with you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, I love you. Will you marry me?"

Who could say no?

Now it's onto planning and paying. Both of which terrify me. However I have my MOH, Kate to deal with the stuff I simply can't. She will ensure that I show up to my wedding, looking flawless and without stress induced panic.

I cannot wait to marry him.

Love,

Shannon