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!!!!”

  4. I had a feeling this was coming! Congratulations!! What a beautiful proposal story. Wishing you both every happiness and blessing

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  7. Oh what joyful news! Congratulations! God’s best to you and your fiancé! I appreciate your blog and should write more often to tell you that! This seemed like a good time to do so! Keep up the wonderful work! (I’m already looking forward to the post with a hundred wedding pictures!)

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    1. Thank you so much Tim! We are thrilled!!! I appreciate that 💛💛💛 The photos will definitely come!! (In due time!) Haha Hugs and love xox

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  10. Congratulations to you both! Your faith is rewarded. For our proposal,I love puzzles, so Douglas bought balloons and patiently wrote a letter each, spelling out WILL YOU MARRY ME? It was perfect. Keep smiling!

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    1. Thank you so much!!! Oh my gosh what a sweet story! That is so romantic! Good job Douglas! ☺️ thanks for sharing that! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Scott!! 🙂 I appreciate that, and will pass that along! (He’ll love to hear it! hahaah) Hugs and love xox

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    1. aw, thank you so much!! Amen to that – God has been so good to me, I am very grateful! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much! awwww!!! that is so sweet though! I am all about the corniness when it comes to love! hehe thanks for sharing that! Hugs and love xox

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  21. Oh my gosh!! I am sooo happy for you two!! I suspected this may happen the other day, Caralyn, God bless you guys and your families! And, thanks for making my eyes all wet… 😂 ❤️🙏🏻❤️

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    1. Hi John! Oh my goodness, thank you so much 🙂 we are absolutely over the moon. What a week it has been. thank you so much for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. thank you so much!! It really was so romantic and meaningful! like out of a fairy tale!! i’m a lucky girl! thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Aw, Becky thank you so much for that! I am truly so touched by your kind words! He is an amazing man — it is an honor to be loved be him. Thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Aw, you are too kind! thank you so much for such kind words! Amen to that! It is such a blessing that we both share the faith, and love God. He is going to be an amazing husband. Yes! I certainly will! Hugs and love xox

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  28. Congratulations 🎊 👏 what a heartfelt proposal! ❤ thank you for sharing one of your best days of your life! 🥰🥳 love the song from my hometown too!! That was remarkable and memorable. ❤
    My husband proposed in the Philippines where we had our quick getaway somewhere in Bohol (chocolate hills). 🍫 and the rest is history. This reminds me how much i love the person who love me first! All the best to both of you! Continue to inspire and be a blessing to others.💝 love from NZ!!

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    1. Aw, thank you so much Pamela!! it really was so special and meaningful! Oh my gosh, you’re kidding! that’s from your home town!!!! that’s amazing!!! we both love that singer: Moira Della Torre I believe is how you spell it. Her voice is so angelic. And wow that sounds so special! (and delicious 😉 hehe ) thank you for sharing that story with me! Steven and I hope to get to the Philippines some day soon! His parents are from there!!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  30. Congratulations! I am so happy for you! I recently came back to my blog after a heartbreak. That being said, seeing your beautiful story and seeing the joy all over your face, It brought me hope for my own. Your blog always comforted me during my struggles. However my comment is to say – Congratulations because you deserve all the happiness in the world!

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    1. Thank you so much Maria, you are too sweet! And gosh, I’m so sorry to hear that you went through heartbreak — that is so tough. I’m glad you took some time to heal. and absolutely — there is hope!! One hundred percent! All in God’s perfect timing…that’s one thing I have definitely had to learn over and over and over. hahah aw, thank you again! Hugs and love xox

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      1. Thank you for your kind words. It just happened a month ago. ( I left my blog because of the pandemic, which I recognize was not wise, but it was my way of coping.) I am reeling from nightmares and dreams about my past life with him. We were engaged actually, and that makes it hurt so much worse. Now, I don’t really know who I am. With my writing, I feel it’s the only way to swim through. Yes, God is the way to get through asking him for direction.
        Your blog always was and is a beautiful spirit of words wrapped and woven with a beautiful soul – which is you!
        Thank you for who you are.
        Thank you for your words of strength.

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      2. oh Maria, my heart is with you right now. That is so tough. so very very tough. Yes – going through difficult seasons myself, I found that writing really was the most cathartic thing. Even if just in a private journal for myself — it really helped me verbalize my feelings — which in itself is a really powerful exercise. Because in doing so, it sends a message to your heart that your feelings are valid and worth feeling and acknowledging. I will absolutely be praying for you. Seasons of trial, though we fell lost and like we don’t know who we are in that moment, they’re actually shaping us into who we are created to be. They are transforming your soul. Your spirit. Your heart. And you are growing from it, albeit painfully. Hang in there. You are gold, being refined by fire. I love you, sweet friend. God is carrying you right now!!! Hugs and love xox

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      3. Thank you for much. This message, these words touched my heart. Your prayers mean so much. I wish all the best for you! I can’t wait to discover what’s next for me. The fresh air I got today really exhilarated me!

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    1. Thank you so much Debbie!!! Aw, I really appreciate you sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Bridget!!! it really was such a special moment. Thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Hi Angie!! Aww, thank you so much! Yes! I knew the “teaser” could really only be one thing! But yes! I wanted to be able to share photos and a video — because a picture is worth a thousand words! haha Thank you so much for sharing in the joy with me!! We are over the moon!! sending big big hugs!

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  34. YAY!!!!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Praise the Lord!! May God’s Face always shine upon you and Steven and may the Love of Christ uphold and enrich the love you both have for each other! Jehovah Jireh!

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    1. Myron!! thank you so much my friend! Yes! God has certainly blessed me with a wonderful man and a wonderful family I’m going to be joining. I am very grateful. Hugs and love xox

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  35. CONGRATULATIONS! I think I remember, a while back, trying my best to convince you that letting God do it is the best way. He used those other guys to help you know in your heart the kind of man you wanted and needed. Having a “help” mate is a wonderful thing. I am happy for you both!

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    1. Thank you so much Mark!!! hahah you’re right about that! God’s timing is always perfect, even when we don’t understand it. Steven was definitely worth the wait! hahah I love that – a help mate. THank you for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  40. Yay yay yay! And Amen! Best day ever, and for me it was the same!! My husband surprised me (blindsided me completely) in the same way–with a carefully prepared proposal, beautiful ring, and the happiest of memories. Now, 33 years later, I’m still in love with my very best friend. I pray you will have many many years of wedded bliss and joy in serving Jesus Christ together! Blessings to you and congratulations to Steven!!

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      1. Oh yay! I can’t wait to read it! thanks for passing that along! Hugs and love xox

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    2. Thank you so much!!!! yes!!! best day ever indeed! and oh my gosh — 33 years, that is so beautiful and really something to celebrate! What a beautiful love story you two share! Thank you for your prayers and for sharing in the joy with me! I will absolutely pass along your kind sentiments to Steven!! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Aw, Heather – thank you so much my friend!! Yes!!! hahahha oh my goodness that’s too funny! Hiding behind the hat — God has certainly taken me a long way since then! I am very very grateful! Thanks for sharing in the joy with me! love you friend! Hugs and love xox

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    1. aw, thank you so much!! Yes He is! I am so grateful that He brought such a wonderful man into my life! Hugs and love xox

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

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    1. Aw, thank you so much! God is so good! I will definitely pass that along to Steven ! Hugs and love xox

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  47. Congratulations!!!! I have prayed for you both (you a lot longer because I have known you longer). And just a heads up, I also had prayed that after you married that you would be blessed with a baby together down the road a bit. So happy for you both, soon to be one!! Praise God for your blessings!!! He always answers prayer in the right time. Love you as always, my beautiful friend. Hugs! XO😃❤️

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    1. Aw, Tonya, thank you so much for your prayers and support and wonderful friendship over the years. It truly means so much, and I consider you a great friend! Aw, yay!! We both want children and a family, so that’s so great that you’ve already put in a good word with the “Big Guy Upstairs” 🙂 heheh God is so good!! You’re right about that. His timing is always perfect. thank you for your kindness and for sharing in the joy with me. Love you friend! hugs xox

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  48. Really happy for you both. This is the love that God has had for you since the beginning of time. He has prepared you both for this. Enjoy!

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    1. Aw, thank you so much M! I really appreciate that. You’re right – God has been working on both of our hearts. I mean, we’ve known eachother as friends for nine years, so we have a solid foundation that we’ve built upon! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Ellen! Thank you so much, my friend! We are over the moon! Thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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