Diana

Levi and I met nearly 5.5 years ago online. What started out as daily phone calls and random dates ended in non-stop eternal bliss. Since October 5th, 2004 we have been inseparable!  We have random spats as does any semi-normal relation does but for the most part we've had each others backs through thick and thin. As cheesy as this may seem he is my knight in shinning armor and though we both come from next to nothing we are building something as a couple, individuals and as lovers. He is my best friend from the begging to the end. The Engagement: Last year was a very trying time for me especially for the holidays due to the fact I had to place my beloved grandmother in a nursing facility. I knew it was going to be one of the hardest times I would undergo in a long time but no one can prepare their self for it no matter how head strong they are. So needless to say the spirits of Thanksgiving was very... un-giving it seemed. Never the less we pulled through and prepared for Christmas. Let me tell you this little tidbit about me real quick. Christmas has ALWAYS been my favorite time of the year aside from celebrating the people I cherishes lives. I didn't expect Christmas to evaporate so soon or quickly. I had next to no desire to be bothered with the hussle, bussle and cheer of the Season there for I had issues when Christmas came. Our tree was a little less to be desired for especially when you glimpsed under the tree. No gifts what so ever to anyone. Due to financial circumstances and the emotional hardships we were all under the spirit of Christmas was no where. Never the less come December 26th, Levi took me to our favorite Italian restaurant - Johnny Corrino's. There as we sat he fidgetted and I was a bit skeptical as to what he was up to and all. About half-way through our meal he got up, came around to my seat and went down on one knee. I about froze solid as stone. He popped that question and of course I said YES! But that was one of the most beautiful days ever for me as he reminded me that the holidays may have been harsh but the beginning of our lives didn't have to be. Happiness is knowing love, loving and being with the person who lifts you up when you are down!