We knew each other in high school. There were some classes we saw each other in passing. We both had a crush on one another, but of course were too shy to do anything about it. Erik had moved away, had a beautiful baby girl named Hazel, and got into healthcare. I went to college and got into healthcare as well. As time went on we both grew into adults still thinking about what could have been. Thankfully social media is a place to connect with people. One message was sent and 2 years later we are getting married.
Christmas of 2020 Erik came over to spend it with my family and I. We were having crab boil, which I knew he would love. For some reason something was off with him, and I kept wondering what was going through his head. He couldn't even eat the dinner because he was so nervous!! Once dinner was done everyone asked to take pictures for Christmas. I thought that was normal and didn't think anything of it, until we were the first to get our picture taken. At that point I got the feeling of what was going to happen. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. We all know I said yes at this point! A Christmas I will remember forever.