lcoxwell Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 A year ago, New Guy and I first started talking about eventually getting married. He even took me shopping, so he could get a sense of what kind of engagement rings I liked. I have small hands, so I told him I preferred rings that were simple and not too big or flashy. I thought he might ask me to marry him last Christmas, or maybe New Years; but he didn't. Around 11 months ago, he planned a romantic weekend getaway and took me to a cabin in the mountains, near a lake. He didn't ask me to marry him then, either. Right before Valentines' Day, he asked me what my ring size was. Valentines' Day came and went. Still no ring. Our one year anniversary came and went with no proposal. The same could be said for numerous romantic dates, for our celebration when I moved to be closer to him, and for my birthday. One thing I know about him is that he is a man who doesn't do anything lightly or without careful consideration, first. I knew he would take his time, before proposing. Though I really wanted to marry him, I was okay with waiting and had come to the conclusion that he would ask me when he was ready, and at a time when I would least expect it. Two weeks before Christmas, New Guy placed two presents for me under the Christmas tree. Neither of them had the appearance of being a box with a ring inside. I was prepared for Christmas to also come and go without a proposal. On Christmas morning, I opened a gift from my daughter. The gift was a surprise announcement that she was pregnant. I was so happy, I didn't even think about the possibility that New Guy might actually get around to asking me to marry him. After that, I opened one of the two gifts from New Guy. It was a thoughtful gift, but it was not an engagement ring. Without giving even the slightest clue, New Guy handed me my second present. From the looks of it, I thought it was probably clothes of some kind. So, I pulled off the wrapping paper and opened the flaps of the box. This is what I saw: And here is my ring: I am so completely in love with New Guy, and I am so happy that we are getting married. We already have an Alaskan cruise booked for our honeymoon and a wedding date set for this summer, right after school gets out. It will be exactly 25 months after our first meeting and 27 months after Kenneth's death. Somehow, that date just seems fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracelet Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Leslie, So much love to you and New Guy. Congratulations. What a sweet and original way to propose, and a beautiful ring to boot! Wishing you a lifetime of love and laughter together. Grace x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Very cool for you & him. It's great to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Woo hoo! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marian53 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I am so happy for you, Leslie- massive congratulations!!! Marian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Widow Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Congratulations! You were the first person to reply to my first post when my husband passed away earlier this year and your announcement gives me such hope. Wishing you both much happiness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybug Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 So, so exciting...happy wishes for both of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2507 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 So happy for you, love hearing such wonderful news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Congratulations and best wishes to you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sojourner Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Congratulations, and wishing you both a long and happy life together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TooSoon Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Wonderful news to wake up to today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizpah Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I love the slow, patient story of the engagement! I'm so happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Congratulations !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It sounds like he was worth waiting for! Blessings to you both. ~Catnip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobFTC Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Couldn't happen to a nicer woman, Leslie! Congrats :-) Take care, Rob T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 So awesome!! Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Congratulations to you both! So happy for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjs1989 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 You are so lucky! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedmensa Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WifeLess Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Congratulations! I wish you both great happiness and a wonderful future together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilson Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Wonderful news for the new year, congratulations to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 So happy for you! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda5 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 So happy for you both! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangirl Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 CONGRATULATIONS! This is great news, very happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoVerySad Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Congratulations, Leslie!! I am so happy for you. Wishing you much love and happiness!! Tight hugs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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