Andrew asked if I would like to pray a 9 day novena that ended on May 13th. We went to Immaculata Church in Mount Adams on Day 9 (where Andrew planned to propose). However, when we got there, it was pretty crowded with people running and exercising on the steps. Ever-flexible Andrew asked if I wanted to go over to the Monastary Event Center. We sat on a bench in the courtyard there, prayed, and then Andrew went into a sweet "speech" (though I interrupted him halfway through to comment on the weather because I didn't know that's where he was headed) and proposed. We went to my parent's house afterwards to celebrate, and my siblings surprised me by driving in from Columbus to join. We enjoyed everyone's favorite celebratory treat combination: donuts and champagne. It was simple, sweet, and perfect!