More of Life's Milestones

In yesterday's post I mentioned that Mike's daughter graduated from college over the weekend. That in itself, is a major life event. But it was not to be the only momentous event last week.

Soon after I arrived on Wednesday, Mike received a phone call from his daughter's long-time boyfriend requesting that Mike meet him after work. Of course, Mike was hesitant since I had just arrived but it sounded important so he agreed. Can you guess what he wanted? He was requesting permission to propose.

Two days later, Mike's daughter came home from her last final exam to find the stairway filled with long-stem roses, rose petals, and candles. Their favorite song was playing softly in the background. And at the top of the stairs was her sweet love, on bended knee, with a gorgeous ring. Being a very close-knit family, we were invited to witness and share in this touching and romantic moment. Of course I cried. It was all so sweet, ending with a champaign toast.

So now we begin planning a wedding, ironically, not our own.