Hope you all don't mind my posting something that might not fall under a "success story" or "NSV"... but I just can't help but want to share!

I have been with my significant other, Mike, for nearly a year now. He is the most wonderful man, and we've talked about getting married some time in the near future.

The other night, Mike, and I took his four young boys on a Polar Express train. I don't know if you all are familiar with the story, but it's one of my favorites. They have an old train near Flagstaff, AZ, that you can take. All the children wear their pj's and bathrobes and they serve hot cocoa and Cookies. Well, as we're chugging along, Santa makes his way down the train giving the children sleigh bells. After he passes us, we have the four boys curled on our laps and Mike brings out a tiny box and says Santa left this for me. He opens the box and says "My dearest Sara, will you marry me?" I asked each boy what I should say and they yelled "YES!". So...

I'm officially engaged!

And the thought of wearing a wedding dress and not being embarrassed by my weight or pictures is just icing on the cake!

Congrats. What a lovely ring!

CONGRATS!!!! Your ring is gorgeous. I know you will make a beautiful bride.

That ring is GORGEOUS and such a romantic proposal! Congratulations to you!

I have already told my husband that I can't wait to renew our vows at 10 years and I'll be in a slinky, sexy wedding dress instead of my frumpy 'fat' wedding dress.

Thank you so much for the warm congratulations!!! We've decided on April 29th (my dad's 80th birthday)! I really appreciate being able to share with everyone here because you all have been such a support this past year while I undertook the life changing experience of VSG.

Sending love to my sleeve sisters and brothers!

Sara, that's so sweet!! I'm sure it will be unforgettable!!!

and one of the best things about this is that his ... uh, YOUR boys really love you. I am lucky to have the love of 2 stepsons and the friendship of their mother. It makes a difference.

Congratulations. What a beautiful story!

OMG I just came across you on this site and saw this post. How absolutely beautiful. I bet you never thought something like that would happen to you. God bless you! I was sleeved 4/23 and look forward to being thin and healthy. I also have 2 stepsons, whose mother died when they were 5 and 10, so they lived with us after that. I am so happy for you and what a romantic, heartwarming proposal. Made my day!