To the one I hold closest to my heart
  We've been through 2 years and 3 months of wonderful days with each other--endearing days, memorable days. We faced challenges and setbacks, but more often than not, I can fortunately say, that our journey so far has been smooth. We are both personalities of action and change, and that has kept us from stagnation and boredom--thus, from bigger problems.
  Yet, it would be stupid and naive for me to think that our road together will always be this way. We are both happy with the prospect of marriage, but what it will mean is beyond what I can possibly predict or prepare for. We have tackled decisions of uncertainty until now, but a lifetime of companionship and commitment is a whole new kettle of fish.
  With the determination and active spirits that have carried us this far, though--through courtship in unconventional circumstances, a period of distant relationship, children to mother and father, trial-and-error of living in cramped quarters, living in unideal situations of responsibility and financial struggle, moving into uncertain domain, and finally situating ourselves on our own in a life indigenous to others--I believe we can do this.