Sadie, Sadie, Enagaged Lady

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It’s official.

I am…

ENGAGED!

This is weird to write. It’s weird to say. And by weird– I mean  fabulously exciting. It’s surreal. I keep looking down at my hand– admiring the sparkles coming from my beautiful ring. And every time a sparkle catches my eye– I am reminded how lucky I am to have Ryan (was that a little too corny?).

Is this really happening?

We went to Newport, RI this past weekend. A surprise getaway. And Ryan and I found ourselves on the famous ocean cliff walk. We walked for almost three hours (I have the blisters to prove it) along the coast. It was undeniably the nicest day.  We strolled along. And talked about life and moving and our jobs (nothing too out of the ordinary). Afterward we grabbed some sandwiches at a local cafe (I will never look at ham and cheese the same way) and headed to a private beach we saw earlier. The plan was to enjoy the sun. To read our books. And relax.

The beach was windier than we expected (so much so we were the only ones there) and I paced along the beach trying to find a good not-so-windy spot. Finally, I found a spot. And I as I stood admiring the ocean in front of me, Ryan bent down to get the towel for us sit on…and he was on one knee.

He said he loved me. And he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. Ring in hand– he asked, “Will you marry me?”

There were tears. And one big “Yes!”

It was a simple moment– an unforgettable moment– a moment just for us.

I can’t put into words how Ryan completes me. He’s contagiously fun. Each day with him is something new– he continuously makes me laugh– and yet he is one of the most gentlest and strongest souls. He challenges me. And soothes my worries. He has this undeniable “voice of reason” and is incredibly smart. He is my protector– my best friend.

And even before we started dating, I knew from the moment I met him when I was seventeen (ask anyone) that there was something special about him.

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