Mike put so much thought into the proposal, and looking back, it was perfect. Before he even picked out the ring, he made sure to ask my dad, my brother, and my son for their blessing. Then, with his mom and sister by his side, he found the ring he knew I’d love. A few weeks later, we flew to North Dakota to celebrate my sister’s 30th birthday. It was the perfect winter weekend—family, laughter, and holiday traditions. While we were decorating the tree, Mike handed me an ornament: a red string with my ring tied to it. No grand speech, no big production—just a quiet moment between us, surrounded by the people we love. And in that moment, I knew there was no one else I’d rather spend my life with. ♡ H