The Proposal Page
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The proposal came after Cindy had been ill for several weeks.� She was finally
starting to feel like getting up and going out a little at a time.� We went out to dinner on
Saturday night, March 24th.� I had the ring in my pocket all night ready to propose but after
dinner Cindy was tired so I took her home.� But Sunday, March 25th just before lunch we
were in her parents backyard relaxing and swinging and the time was right.� I stood up
as if startled and said "Oh....do you know what today is?"� Cindy looked puzzled and replied
"Sunday?".� I told her "This is the day that you make me the happiest man alive".� I then dropped to
my knee, pulled out the ring box and asked "Cynthia Lynn Parker Shepherd, will you
marry me?".� Her mouth hung open in shock, and tears began to well in her eyes as she began
to realize what was happening.� She began to smile and rose to hug me while saying "Yes".�
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After collecting herself, we went inside to show her family.� Then we gathered up her daughter
Shelby and sat in the living room floor with her.� Then I gave Shelby her ring and asked
"Shelby, would you be my step-daughter?".� She smiled and said yes.
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