The first time Ben told Olivia he liked her, he took her on a walk through Mary's Garden behind the National Shrine. One year later, he gave her a hand-drawn picture of them in that very garden. Fast forward three years, he brought her back, revealed a new drawing (this time of him on one knee), and proposed!
Thankfully Ben had been hyping up this black and white coat for months. She decided to wear it that day, unknowingly matching the most favorite gift she'd ever receive!
He had carved an orange-shaped ring box: the perfect temporary home for her great-grandmother's beautiful ring.
βMy being proclaims the greatness of the Lord. My spirit finds joy in God my Savior.β