And then there were the moments that made you really, really nervous. (The Wonder Years)

Of all the highs and all the triumphant moments that I had been blessed with nothing was as euphoric as that breathtaking moment on Christmas Day. The gifts were all opened and Christmas trimmings were long since eaten when Christian knelt at the foot of the Christmas tree. I realized what was coming and tears blurred Christian together with the twinkling Christmas tree lights. I’m sure it was beautiful but I can’t remember what he said or if I even heard it over the thumping of my pounding heart. When there was a pause I knew it was time for my line even though I was so lost in the moment I didn’t know what was happening: “Of course, I will!”

And I did, five months later at the same location. We debated having it at New Hope Community Church, after all it had been what had brought us together really and most of our friends went there. Imagine that, I had friends. I wasn’t a recluse anymore. There was one girl named Lilia who I’ll elaborate on later. She’s something else!