My husband has said he wishes he’d done things differently during our courtship and at his proposal. We both wish we’d done many things differently over the course of our marriage. However, after 12 years and counting, we have both matured and learned to show our love and romance for each other so much better than we did at first. I am thankful that he is a man of God who truly loves me, loves our children, and takes care of us. That is truly all that matters on down the road.

p.s. He proposed to me with a 25 cent ring out of a bubble gum machine, with the words, “Will you be sticky with me for the rest of your life?”

p.p.s. I do understand it can be disappointing when we, as young women, have been fed highly romanticized ideas of that amazing moment when a young man finally asks for our hand – and it doesn’t go how you expected or hoped for. I would suggest that every time you feel overwhelmed by that disappointment, begin to give thanks for everything good in your man. Perhaps you can even begin to see why he proposed the way he did – does it reflect something of his personality, such a quirky sense of humor or something else?

p.p.p.s. CONGRATULATIONS!! You are engaged!! I hope you have a wonderful wedding and a truly blessed life! 🙂