I’M ENGAGED!!!!

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I’m engaged!!!!

My handsome gentleman asked me to marry him on Monday, and I said YES!!!

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

First off…I know a lot of you have been praying for us over the last two years, and so I just want to thank you for thinking of us, and sharing in this wonderful news!!!

It was truly the best day of my life.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And if you’ll indulge me, I’d love to share with you how it happened. (And if you want to see a video of the proposal, I will have it posted on my Instagram stories tonight — @beauty.beyond.bones).

Let me start out by saying, I was TOTALLY SURPRISED. Truly. That’s not me just pretending to be surprised to make Steven feel good. No – I was completely blindsided.

To set the tone, if you’d like to turn on and listen to this song while you read the post, feel free! It is our song — in Tagalog — and it was playing during the proposal.

My handsome gentleman, Steven, asked me to marry him at his parent’s home in Jersey City. I thought I was meeting him there to go out to brunch with his family for his little niece’s third birthday.

It was my job to get the cake, and I thought I was LATE! My Uber hit traffic coming over from Manhattan and Steven told me that they were all waiting for me to go as soon as I got there! So I was rushing and trying to just slip inside without them noticing, put the cake in the fridge and not keep them waiting any longer than I thought I was! I mean, how could I keep a little sweetie pie waiting to go to her birthday party!!!

Steven texted me that he left the door unlocked and to just come in because he was helping his parents with something in the back.

So I stealthily try to sneak inside — I’m carrying the cake, and my birthday gift for his niece, and two other bags filled with groceries and things that I had brought for the birthday party — I’m juggling my coat — basically, I’m just a HOT MESS.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

So I open the door, and the first thing I noticed, were that there were flower petals and candles on the floor. And I thought to myself….Waaaaait a minute, that’s rather odddddd for a three year old’s birthday.

Then I heard our song (that you’re hopefully listening to right now) playing over the speakers.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And then I looked up and saw my handsome gentleman standing across the room, all dressed up, smiling, watching me enter the room. And the path of rose petals and candles led right to him.

And that’s when I knew…this was the moment I have been dreaming of.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And that’s also the moment, that I was so overcome with joyful emotion, that — oh my gosh — I began sobbing. Like, almost wailing. hahah If you watch the video on Instagram, you can hear it, and see me trying to sneak inside. But I was sobbing. Ugly crying. Makeup all over the place. I was just so overcome with joy.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

Steven’s sweet 3 year old niece then met me with a beautiful red rose, and I walked over to my now-fiancé, and he shared such beautiful words with me, and asked me to spend forever with him!

But before doing so, he informed me, that not only was his entire family present — and filming the entire thing!! — but that my family was also present — Steven had set up a Zoom call with everyone on the laptop that he had placed strategically right in front of us — giving my entire family front row seats.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And finding that out….queue the waterworks…I lost it again!!!

Everyone I love, all there, all witnessing our love and joy.

He bent down on one knee, presented me with the absolute most beautiful ring I have ever seen in my life, asked me to marry him, and I said YES!!

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

Y’all, I was shaking. Like, my hand was trembling when he put on the ring!!! My knees were weak. And I was so nervous and flustered that, when I bent down to kiss him, I missed his lips and kissed his EYE instead!! hahahah Oh my gosh.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

But it could not have been more perfect.

Steven did such an amazing job making it the most special day of my life…complete with asking me on 4/4…knowing that my favorite number is four 🙂

But what was so meaningful, was that both our families were there to witness it. Family is so important to both Steven and I, and to have everyone present — physically or virtually — it meant the world.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

I am so grateful to be engaged to such an incredible man. On top of the nine years that I have known him as a friend, these past few months have demonstrated his remarkable character: How he will move mountains for his family, and is the most staunch support to the people in his life. His generosity, his compassion and love — I am one lucky girl.

So that’s my big news!

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

I think most of you guessed it on Monday, but I didn’t want to confirm or deny! 🙂 hehe

Thank you for your prayers, thank you for your support, and thank you for allowing me to share this beautiful and special day with you.

I would love love love to hear YOUR engagement story, if you feel like sharing in the comments section. I love love 🙂

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398 thoughts on “I’M ENGAGED!!!!”

    1. Hi Jo!!! Aw, thank you so much my friend! We are absolutely thrilled. Its exactly one week today!! 🙂 thanks again for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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      1. I’m hoping to get out your way this summer. I’ll be with my daughter who is a travel nurse, so I want to explore all the New England states. I wanted to go to NYC and see The Music Man, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to yet. It would be fun though. I’ve never been to a Broadway show.

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      2. oh my gosh that’s so fun!!! i have heard terrific things about The Music Man! I was actually in that show when I was younger: I played Amaryllis! heheh

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    1. aw, thank you so much! i really appreciate you sharing in the joy with us! i will definitely pass along your kind words to steven too! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much!!! We are absolutely over the moon. thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  6. Aaahhhhhhh!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MAM!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you have a great time, and i hosp you well enjoy! I am soo excited!!! Congratulations to the both of you!!!

    Love
    Aadya

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    1. Aw, thank you Aadya! We are absolutely over the moon. Thanks for sharing in the joy with us! I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much!!! yes! We are over the moon. i appreciate you sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Hi Z! Aw, thank you so much for sharing in the joy with us! I will definitely pass along your kind words to Steven! Hugs and love xox

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  10. So very happy for you! I’ve peeked in here and there on your journey and you have been amazing in sharing your story, recovery tips, and the power of your faith to overcome. CONGRATULATIONS !!

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    1. Hi Ms. Wanda! Awww, you are so sweet. Thank you so much for sharing in the journey and joy with me! We are over the moon! I will definitely pass along your kind words to Steven! Hugs and love xox

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  12. Best news I’ve heard all day! So thankful that you waited, persevered, and God blessed you with the man of your dreams…who is worthy of you. I had a good feeling about him the first time I saw you two together on your blog. Friendship first makes the best relationships as there is no pretense. Blessings and love for a wonderful future together!

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    1. Aw, thank you so much Angie for sharing in the joy with us! yes! God is so so good. I agree. Hugs and love xox

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  13. Oh my! I am behind checking my emails, so imagine my joy finding this out! The song was beautiful, and you described it all perfectly, right down to the kiss on the eye! My prayers will continue to be with you both. I don’t know you, but I love you!

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    1. Hi Barbara! that is so kind! thank you for your prayers and for sharing in the joy with us! i will pass along your kind words to Steven. Hugs and love xox

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  14. How did I miss this? I followed your blog from the beginning. Such a helpful insight for me with a sister who struggles with anorexia off and on.
    I’m so happy for you! Such a testament to walking with God blindly through fault to reach the destination he has always had for you. The special gentleman is one lucky dude! May you have many many years of joy and happiness. Also continue the blog so I can continue to share your journey. I have never met you but love you like a daughter.
    Blessings,
    Rachel

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    1. Hi Rachel, oh my gosh thank you so much for sharing, not only in our current joy, but also for being with me through the whole journey. I am truly so touched. And I’m so glad this blog has been helpful to you. I will definitely be praying for your sister. she is lucky to have a sister like you who is being so proactive in understanding what she’s going through. And this blog isn’t going anywhere! 🙂 Thanks again for such kind words – i will definitely pass along your sentiments to Steven. Hugs and love xox

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  15. Beautiful news! I remember when you were struggling with dating and I suggested that maybe it was a sign that you should consider religious life. But it seems that you have now found your true vocation, and that is a beautiful thing!

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    1. Thank you so much JP! We are over the moon! you’re right! God had other plans! thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  16. Okay, so TOTALLY late to the party, here, but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That proposal recap was super sweet and I cannot be more happy for you Caralyn! I wish you the happiest of engagements, and of marriages!

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    1. Thank you again, Sarah. This has definitely been a bright spot during a very sorrowful time. Thankfully, our late loved one was able to be at the proposal and witness this beautiful, joyful moment. it was truly so special and beautiful. thank you for sharing in the joy with us. Hugs and love xox

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    1. thank you so much, this has been a bright spot in the midst of a very sorrowful time. And our late loved one was able to be there and witness the proposal, making it all the most meaningful and special. thanks for sharing in the joy with us. Hugs and love xox

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  24. Congratulations!! Praying for God’s blessings over the two of you as you embark on your next chapter!!! I would love to share my most recent engagement story, but it didn’t end too well, and yet again. I am single… and I’m trying to stay focused on God, although I am wrestling with Him. Especially now that my oldest was married in October, and 3 of my closest friends are either married already recently or about to be married. Again God’s many blessings ❤️❤️

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    1. Thank you so much Athena! Oh gosh, I’m sorry to hear that it didn’t end well, but that just means that God is preparing the heart of the right person for you. Praying that that person comes along soon 🙂 Wrestling can lead to increased and greater trust in God. Sending so much love. Hugs xox

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  26. I’m definitely late in commenting, but congrats Caralyn! This is so wonderful and such a magical moment. Praying for a strong foundation in the Lord for a blessed marriage.

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