You know you found the right one God has for you when you’re ready to be with him and face the uncertainties of the future because you believe that your love for each other is strong enough to withstand the test of time.

You know the quest for finding your one true love is over when your guy talks about your future together, with God in the middle.

You know he was a heaven’s gift for you when he speaks God’s word, respects you, accepts your weaknesses and make you feel loved at all times.

And I know it’s time to say “yes” because I’ve seen and felt that the love he radiates is the love of God.

Sorry girls, we’re engaged. Lol!

“Love is always bestowed as a gift – freely, willingly and without expectation. We don’t love to be loved; we love to love” ~ Leo Buscaglia

It didn’t came as a total surprise to me, but the way he crafted his marriage proposal was the sweetest gift I’ve ever had. I’m pretty sure every girl in the world would love to have that kind of marriage proposal. Now you’re free to think that I am very lucky to have that man, because I am.

Eliel popped that question but I didn’t cry like a baby. Neither was he. My whole life, I’ve been dreaming for this day to come, so I thought, now is not the time to shed a drop of tear. Rather a perfect time to fill my heart with pure joy and laughter around the people who sincerely support our relationship.

Now, as I step back and recall my waiting season, I remember how hard it was begging to God to always teach me to remain faithful to His promises despite my hopelessness.

For a woman, praying while waiting for her one true love is painful. But for God, it’s the sweetest moment He will ever share with her.

My season of waiting was my most sincere and deep moments with God.

I want to be with someone God wants me to be with. I thought, being with someone I only like means settling for a lesser love. Not the kind of love I truly deserve. You know it was God who planted that dream and desire in your heart when you feel how difficult it is but you chose to remain faithful and get through it.

I know you’d love to hear these mushy romance and sentiments I have but enough with the “head over heels” topic.

Girls listen, engagement can also be scary.

I might have achieved something. But now, I have to prepare for bigger responsibilities. I feel so fabulous that my bare ring finger is now sparkling with 11 diamonds and a beautiful pearl at the center, but can I carry those upcoming obligations?

Getting engaged does not always come perfect. At times, you get anxious with a lot of “what if’s” especially when you are in a long distance relationship and you miss him badly.

Despite asking you, “Will you marry me?” there comes a time when you keep asking yourself “does he really love me?” Guess it’s normal so you have to constantly remind yourself to take things easy.

How He Asked

The day Eliel proposed to me was also my best friend’s wedding day where I am the maid of honor. In between the preparation for our hair and makeup, we’ve had our breakfast when both our friends and also missionaries entered the room. These people were also invited to the wedding so it didn’t occur to me that he’s going to proceed with his plan. Everybody seems so loud that I can sense excitement so I asked what’s happening. He replied, “Nothing. Is something supposed to happen?” Deep inside, I was like, fine….I was expecting too much.😒😒😟

Not until he got down on one knee holding a red box and I felt rattled. I was almost certain it was a ring, unfortunately, it wasn’t. It was a pair of pearl earrings. The next thing I noticed was the little red pouch he was holding. I thought, this is it! Yeah, it was a little upsetting because it was a pearl necklace. This is a little weird but I want a ring! Where is that precious ring?

Then out of his pocket was a heart shaped red box so I thought, finally, I’m getting it. He slowly opened the box and Oh come on! It’s a bracelet!😂 Things were a little dragging here but I think our friends were having fun capturing my every single reaction.

Now comes the beautiful flowers but I almost drag it from him because I didn’t get what I really want. My love, I want a ring!

He get down on one knee for the second time and started opening the three red boxes in rose shape and popped that magical question.

And everything went cloud nine…

Engagement comes with expectations, commitments, dreams, promises and love. The day I said yes marks the day I chose to spend the rest of my life with him.

Now that I have started sailing my way through “I do”, I have to understand that we have to sail through the same direction which means not always getting my way.I pray our love would last. A love that will never fade even when time gets tough.