October 19th, 2022 we told each other we loved the other, in January we began to discuss what marriage would look like, and in April I had purchased a ring. Jamie figured out my first proposal plan, but May 14th, Mother's day, I took her on a "birthday dinner" with a birthday gift and all. However, it was clear I was on edge as I tried cutting my steak with the blunt side of my knife multiple times.

When dinner ended I said I had forgotten to get my mom a gift and needed to go to the store and get her a candle (classic). She began to catch on as we passed one store after another. When we arrived at the location I asked her if she would take a walk with me. We walked to a Gazebo where I had my sister set up some decorations and I got down on my knee. I do not remember a word I said just that I struggled to free the ring from my handkerchief. She said yes and I put the ring on her hand. It was the happiest moment of my life.

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