Some love stories are written in grand gestures, while others are woven into the quiet, familiar places that mean the most. Our engagement was a little bit of both. Samuel proposed to me in a place that holds a lifetime of memories—my Grandma Pulcini’s house. Her home was always filled with warmth, love, and the kind of comfort that never fades, even after she passed. Sam knew how much she meant to me, just as I know how much his grandparents meant to him. Though they are no longer with us, their love and the lessons they passed down have shaped who we are and the relationship we share. On that day, standing in my grandma’s driveway—the same place where I spent so many cherished moments growing up—Sam asked me to be his forever. It was simple, heartfelt, and absolutely perfect. In that moment, it felt like our grandparents were right there with us, smiling, celebrating, and reminding us that love never truly leaves—it just finds new ways to shine through. Our journey together has always been filled with love, laughter, and the kind of connection that feels meant to be. And now, as we take this next step, we do so with the love and blessings of those who came before us, guiding us toward our future