We first met in 6th grade middle school and didn't really share anything other than classes. It really wasn't until 9th grade high school that we became great friends. Firstly when we were reintroduced by mutual classmates, we really hit it off well and had tons in common. Three years went by before we finally admitted our secret crushes to each other. It wasn't long after that we began dating!

Three more years had gone by like a flash and we had become closer day by day. We did everything together and shared so many wonderful experiences hand in hand. I knew that I was truly happier than I had ever been before and knew that she felt the same. On this day, our 3 year anniversary, I had taken her to our church temple in Maryland to visit(Photo below). We were walking through the gardens taking pictures when we came upon a lone bench surrounded by flowers and a white picketed archway. I knew that this was my moment and I took it. I got on one knee, ring in hand, and told her that she was the best thing that ever happened to me, and I wanted to be this happy for the rest of my life. I asked if she would marry me. She said yes, and the rest is history in the making!