It Just Gets Better. Part 3

Ladies, I feel like I need a bit of a disclaimer before I go on with my story.  I actually debated about whether or not to post the wonder of this weekend as I know so many Americans can't even consider a night at a resort style hotel or the contents of the black box.

Candy Man and I have been truly blessed in many ways.  And, we have worked very hard to build our business and find some financial success.  It is not lost on me for one second that these are tough times for many. 

So, please take this for what it is.  A couple who ten years ago ate spaghetti for an entire year to afford their first home, who is celebrating a decade later with a little extra.  The love is the same. Actually, the love is even better.

Now, on to that box.

That box had jewelry in it.  Of this, I was sure.  Was it earrings?  A necklace?  Was it a joke? I opened it.  And, I could not believe my eyes. (The picture is crap, but the best I could do!)

It was so beautiful, and so classic and so sparkly and so exactly what I would have picked and so much more than I ever could have imagined.  The best part was that for once, it was an honest to goodness surprise. 

I hugged him.  Looked at the ring.  I kissed him.  Looked at the ring.  I cried.  Looked at the ring.  

He told me he had gone a number of different places looking for exactly what he wanted. He picked out the diamond and the setting himself.  I cannot tell you what this meant to me, as I had actually picked out my own engagement ring a decade earlier. This was the "surprise" proposal I never had.

After the shock wore off a bit, we went back to the room for some hotel escapades.  We spent the next swimming with The Boy (MIL brought him over to use the wonderful amenities).  We had another romantic and unbelievable fantastic dinner that night, took a walk around the beautiful garden and were in bed by ten watching tv. More swimming and poolside dining with The Boy finished our amazing weekend.

So there you have it.  The most romantic and wonderful gift I have ever received.  And, not because it's diamond bling and fancy hotel.  Because he did it without any hints, without any prodding.  It is truly a gift from his heart and I will cherish it and him forever.

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