My daughter who is 20 years old has been courted for a year by a young man that we know. 

He asked to meet with my husband on New Year's Eve day, and asked for his permission to ask her to marry him.  We knew it was coming and are very happy about it.  He is a nice young man, and treats our daughter with respect and love.

On New Years Day (right after the ball dropped in New York City) he dropped down on one knee and proposed in front of her family and friends (we were having a small party to celebrate the New Year).

We are all excited.  They are set to marry in mid May (we start looking for a reception center tomorrow).  After that we'll know an exact date once we find what is availiable.

She has been homeschooled since 4th grade, and has gone to college and had to take a sabbatical because of her seizures.  Her epilepsy is under control and she will have her driver's license back soon...then she will finish college.

They young man has one year left for his Bachelor's degree...so he is finishing school ASAP.

Here are pictures of the happy couple and the ring:

and the ring:

Happy New Year!

LadyPoet33