Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Heart Warming

I have been continuing the declutter here at heartshaped towers - believe me - there is a long way to go yet! Whilst bags of it have gone to the charity shop, I have continued to sell some of it on ebay.

One of my recent sales had a great story attached to it. A lovely young man bought a vintage ring box from me. I was very loath to part with this as it did have some sentimental value, but its great to know that it has gone to a good home. He told me that he was planning to propose to his girlfriend with his great grandmothers ring and needed a suitable ring box. Apparently the ring looked perfect in it.


Yesterday morning, he messaged me to let me know that she had indeed said yes, and I could watch the whole thing on You Tube. I have to say that I sobbed into my Ready Brek as I watched it.


The lovely young couple gave me permission to share this with you - so enjoy. I have to say its great to see romance alive and kicking, and I wish them all the luck, love and happiness in the world.

PS It makes Mr Heartshaped's proposal look a bit weak! I seem to remember he just told me that we were going to get married - he can be very forcefull!!

32 comments:

Lisa said...

Oh my! I have just sobbed my heart out! How romantic! Wishing the happy couple the happiest life together.
Lisa x

**Anne** said...

What a beautiful story and the video clip was classis. I loved the proposal but I also laughed myself silly at the blokes dancing at the beginning. Were they on some male tribal bonding trip do you think? :)
Thanks for sharing.
Anne xx

Susan T said...

A tear jerker indeed. So glad romance is alive and well.

The Girl said...

Oh my goodness that was so lovely!! Although I might have to explain to people at work why it looks like I've been crying!

What a lucky lady!

Rowan said...

What a lovely story - hope the young couple have a long and happy marriage. It's nice to know that some young men still have a romantic streak in them.

Me and Tilly Too said...

How lovely and now I must go and redo my makeup. Wish them all the luck in the world. Lesley x

NIc B said...

That's lovely, how nice of hin to keep you updated!! Now, where are the tissues?(Sniff)

Just Original said...

Where's the tissues when you want them, he needs to have a word with my husband about romance!

Vanessa x

...Nina Nixon... said...

Oh Diane - that is just so beautiful - I'm blubbing into my coffee.

Tabitha has just asked me 'what's up mum?' and put her arm around me. I'm trying to explain to her why I'm smiling, laughing and crying all at the same time.

Thanks guys for sharing and good luck.

Nina and Tabitha xxx

Jo said...

Oh my goodness, I've got tears streaming down my face. What a wonderful way to propose, but not only that, how lovely to be using his grandmother's ring. I wish them lots of happiness for the future. I was proposed to in very much the same way as you.

periwinkle said...

I've got the tears too , oh wow, I hope they will both be very very happy . I was proposed to whilst making bacon sandwiches on Christmas day morning.

Unknown said...

Mascara in rivers now! Thank you so much for sharing the link. Your ring box has certainly found the perfect home.

Deborah said...

How lovely!

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

Rosie said...

What a super story! Hope the young couple will be very happy:)

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Hi just came over from Nina's and I've a lump in my throat now.
That was lovely, I wish them so many years of happiness.

Elderberry-Rob said...

This was so beautiful - it brought a few tears!

Mandy said...

That was lovely, and am wet with tears, thank you so much for sharing.

Janet said...

Yup -blubbering away this end ! hope they will both be very happy xx

Kathy said...

Me too! Me too! Wasn't that lovely!
xxx

Michelle said...

Tears streaming down my face - what a brilliant proposal, and how amazing that you had a small part to play in it!

Deborah said...

What a beautiful and romantic proposal. I wish them happiness, laughter and a long life together. Thanks for sharing with us.

Jewel said...

What a beautiful proposal! I am weeping! So lovely and fantastic to know your beautiful ring box played a part! x

Young at Heart said...

oh my.....am weeping too.......thank goodness she said yes!!

Lx @ Twelve said...

Oh I have just had a good weep at this - how utterly lovely, and also that he let you know about it all. What a lovely young man, I hope they have a very happy future together....

Off to have firm words with my man re his romantic streak....

Lx

Attila said...

Ahh that's lovely. I have tears in my eyes.

John Going Gently said...

I feel a little sick
xxx

Carol said...

Oh, now I'm crying too. What a wonderful occasion for your ring box to play a part. I wish the lovely couple a marriage as happy as ours has been.
I'd like some of whatever those guys dancing at the beginning had for their breakfast!
Carol xx
p.s. I'm a blogger now! A small thing but 'tis mine own.

harmony and rosie said...

That is so lovely, what a fantastic man, she is very lucky. My husband wants to watch it now ..

trish said...

That is so sweet. Tears....running down cheek.
Lovely to think he used your beautiful little box. I love that.xxx

Little Blue Mouse said...

Oh how lovely, and thanks for the good cry!

Travel With Lulu said...

Okay, that was adorable! And so many people involved - love it! Thank goodness she said yes! Thank you for sharing :)

Scented Sweetpeas said...

That is so lovely! Mr Heartshaped ought to re-propose I think :-)