Essence

March 10th 2008 will be the day that my Soul finally felt the reality of Love. The day before my birthday, my handsome boyfriend, Shaun had came to visit me and spend my birthday (March 11th) with me. I was confidently excited to see Shaun, my mind wouldalways capture the warmth and caring ways that he tend to surround me with. When I opened my front door and looked at him, I knew that something special was going to happen. We went through our routine of kissing and hugging, and we shared a little conversation, which led to my bedroom. In my bedroom, Shaun asked me to hold my hand out, and he placed a Titanium ring on my ring finger with the words, "Julia My Wife, I Love You May 27th 2009". My heart was in a land of peace and right then and there, I realized the balance that love brings to my life, and my future. While Shaun adapted to my new found excitement and glow, he kindly asked me to close my eyes. In my mind, I thought that a birthday gift such as a necklace was on its way to

-Julia Davis

It's always a pleasure to see two young people in love with each other and even better, in love with God. Robert is indeed one in a million he is like a needle in a hay stack, hard to find. I am extremely happy for keisha because she seems to be so emotional through it all, the tears and anxiety all were worth it all in the end. I pray that God continue to bless them amd their famalies!

Tali Williams,Bahamas

-Tali Williams, Bahamas

I was 14 and my husband was 16 when he proposed to me. We were at his house watching TV in his mothers bedroom, when out of nowhere he just came out and asked me to marry him. Of course, I didnt know what to say I sat there and stared at him with this blank look on my face and out of nowhere the word yes came out of my mouth. 11 years and 2 childern later we are still happy, and we are praying on buying a house by the end of this year. Best time of my life.

-Tylesia

WOW. Loved the parts when they all pray together with each group that is special not only to her but to him as well. BEAUTIFUL!!!

-Tami T

Robert and Keisha,

I' m about too cry and know that God does have a plan for my life as while. Robert, you have gave me hope that there is good Godly men still out there. God said, "A man that finds a wife finds a good thing." Keisha, you go girl. You have taught me to be patient and wait on God. I don't know you but I'm so happy for you. You have really open my heart for joy and happiness. I want a man of God just like you have. A family that prays together stays together. The proposal was the most beautiful thing I 've ever seen in my life. I am so happy for the both of you, God will give you the desires of your heart i see.

-Trina Landrum

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walking towards me in that suit toting a dozen of light blue (my favorite color) roses. I began to cry as by now I could figure out what was going on. He smiled, handed me the roses, said "I Love You" got down on one knee and proposed in front of the whole department. There wasn't a dry eye in the building .... of course I said "Yes." We were joined together in Holy Matrimony Aug. 27, 2005.

-Pamela C.

My boyfriend and I use to meet at home everyday for lunch, on this particular day he came home for lunch and said he had a business meeting after work and preceeded to change into a suit, I asked him why he couldn't come home after work and change and hesaid that the meeting was right after work so I didn't think anything of it. He kissed me goodbye and we left and went on back to work. When I got back to my desk, my co-workers phone across from me was ringing off the hook so I answered it and saw the number was my boyfriend, I answered and told him that he had called the wrong number and was calling someone else's desk, he made up a story and we said goodbye, once again I didn't think anything of it. All of a sudden I could hear commotion behind me andI looked up to see my whole department standing behind my desk grinning and I stood up and in the distance I could see someone walking through the department door with my girlfriend, as they got closer I realized it was my man walking

-Pamela C.

I HAD JUST MET HIM, AND WE STARTED HAGING OUT FOR A WHILE TRYING TO GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER ,THEN ONE EARLY MORNING HE GOT UP TO GO TO WORK, CAUSE HE HAD TO BE AT WORK AT 4AM HE LEFT ABOUT 3AM AND I WENT BACK TO SLEEP I WOKE TO MY PHONE RINGING, AND PEOPLE SCREAMING OUTSIDE SO I GOT UP LOOKED OUT MY WINDOW IN THE FRONT AND SAW THAT OUR APARTMENTS WERE ON FIRE SO I GRABBED MY DAUGHTER, AND WOKE MY FRIENDS SO WE WOULD MAKE IT OUT IN TIME. WHEN WE GOT OUT MY DOOR AND, STARTED DOWN THE STEPS OF THE APARTMENTTHE FIRE HIT ME WINDOW AND DESTROYED EVERYTHING IN MY APARTMENT I WAS DEVISTATED CAUSE THAT'S ALL WE HAD, BUT WHEN I TURNED AROUND I SEEN HIM STANDING THERE WITH HIS ARMS WIDE OPENED LOOKING AT ME, SO I RAN TO HIM ME AND MY DAUGHTER, HE TOLD US IT'S GOING TO BE OK DON'T WORRY, THAT DAY AFTER THE RED CROSS HAD PUT US UP IN A HOTEL HE CAME TO ME IN FRONT OF MY PARENTS, AND FRIENDS AND SAID LATESHA (MY NAME ) DON'T WORRY I FEEL LIKE I WAS SENT TO YOU FROM GOD , HE SAID DON'T CRY I AM HERE

-LATESHA COWANS

w. As I stood in front of the large crowd Richard gives his speech. All of the sudden the crowd began to scream and cheer! I turned around to see two scuba-divers in the tank holding a sign that read, "Jewel Will You Marry Me???? When I turned back and Richard was on one knee. I whispered ???Yes??? and everyone screamed! The entire proposal was broadcast on the news and it was published in the local paper. Richard turned what would normally be a somber day into a day of celebration! We wered on Saturday, August 25, 2007 and are so thankful for having been blessed with each other!

-Jewel Taylor (cont'd)

On Saturday, August 12, 2006, my fiance Richard and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary since our first date at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ (our first date was 08-13-05: exactly ten years since my mother passed away). Needless to say I had no idea that Richie was going to propose...he seemed nonchalant the entire day. We picked the shows that we wanted to see and went early to get a seat for the "Scuba Snacks" Show in the Ocean Realm Theater (the tank serves as the screen like at a movie theater??it's a wide open auditorium with the huge tank up front). The Ocean Realm Theater show began as the divers fed the sea life. The show's host asked for a "volunteer" to help with the grand finale. Richard raised his hand and I told him "This is for thkids!" and Richard replied, "No, they asked for adult volunteers." The host asked Richard questions and Richard stated he was with me. The host thought it was a good "idea" to have me come down to the stage area to "help" with the sho

-Jewel Taylor

Robert and Keisha you two are a beautiful couple. God has blessed both of you with each other and I hope he continue to brine you through the good and bad times. Robert you the man!!!!!!!

-Jennifer

I want to wish the two of you the very best!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In life we all look for that special someone but instead of looking for that person,we need to do as you have done.Let GOD be the matchmaker and HIS plan for us will be as loving,beautiful,and romantic as your union.Robert,it was a blessing to see a black man show that he truly loves his queen. And that there are still good,romantic,and unsefish men out there. Keisha,not only are you a beautiful person on the outside, Robert was able to see that shining from within you.I know that your special day will be something we all remember

-Tara Ferguson

Blessings Robert and Keisha

I am blowed away and speechless at that awesome proposal. God is truly real and his love. To God be the glory for the things that he has done. thank you for sharing your wonder proposal. I am sitting here in tears because my baby propose to me on thanksgiving day 2007 and we are expecting to get married May 16, 2009. I speak God's favor over your lives right now and the best of the best is yet to come for you.

-Rolanda McIntosh

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful

-Mrs. Smith

Robert and Keisha,

This is the most wonderful proposal I have ever seen, even the movies can't compare to such beauty. I have seen your video several times over and still cry as if watching it for the first time, while also recommending it to others as a"must see". Keep GOD FIRST and love each other a little more each day. I look forward to your wedding and pray that you never lose the ability to hear GOD's voice. I pray that your marriage is a blessing that only he can provide.

-Candice, MI

Soooo Beautiful.......

God Bless You and your happy marriage

-Alicia

This is the best proposal I have ever seen. I cried the ENTIRE time that I saw it. Being a woman of faith, the many prayers featured in the proposal touched my heart tremendously. (I hope that you prayed for all of us who only WISH for half of what I saw). Seeing and hearing your story was so inspiring, I pray God's blessings upon you. He has used your story to help inspire the rest of us. Keisha, hold onto Robert TIGHT, he is a RAAAAARRRRE commodity. God Bless.

-Amanda

Robert & Keisha:

May the Lord Bless you both and keep you safe and deeply in love.

Your love will inspire others and definetly show the world that yes, .... there are still young black men that treat their woman like Queens. May the Lord be with you-forever and ever!

I wish you the very best!

-Pamela

I wish you all the best and may GOD continue to guide and keep both of you. I first saw your proposal thru an email that said never "Forget the Ritz!\ and I thought truly he loves this woman! It is truly a timeless proposel and it was beatiful. Truly youboth are the models to show that black love and just love between and man and a woman is alive and well!!!!! I admire both of you and the love you have for each other. Stay in prayer and may GOD continue to pour out blessings to you! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-elaine

He didn't, but we have been married "26" years and together 35 years, since high school. He'll say that he did(smile).

-mia

MY !MY! THIS IS TRULY A SPECIAL PROPOSAL, I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH ROBERT.I WON'T EXCEPT ANYTHING LESS FOR MY SELF NOW.I KNOW HOW A MAN CAN REALLY WOOOO!A WOMAN WHEN HE IS TRULY IN LOVE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING,THIS AMAZING LOVE STORY,I AM NOT NO WHERE NEAR ENGAGED ,BUT I KNOW THER E IS A GOD.AND HE HAS NOT NOT FORGOTTEN ME.STAY BLESS.AND THANKYOU ONCE AGAIN.

-TENISHA

Oh my good LORD!!!!That was so beautiful, I especially liked when everyone prayed..That was beautiful, I pray that the LORD continue to bless you both through the rest of your lives.

GOD Bless

-kd

Dear Kiesha and Robert ,

I am just a another viewer of your beautiful slide show, and semi- public enagagment. I wish you two the best of God's peace and blessings before, during, and after the engagement period toward your pending wedding nuptials. Youtwo are an inspiration to all of us who believe in Divinie Intervention. God blesses the institution of marriage ! I am an engaged hopeful ( my boyfriend and I have been dating a little over three years.) I am praying that God will continue to be all up and through the proposal I am hopeful of getting one day, as He is through out my life.

Thank you for expressing God's love in your lives. Its so wonderful for you to be so appreciative of each other. It warms my heart. There's nothing like God sending you the person you have asked for in your prayers. Congratulations again !

-Sausha Thomas

To take from the infamous Mastercard commercials:

10 hotel rooms

50 friends and family members

400 red and white roses

300 votive candles

12 24-carat gold-dipped roses

2 bottles of champagne

8 hours to complete the proposal and after-party

102,000,000 Web hits and counting

A wedding proposal to remember: PRICELESS

-Anonymous

Keisha, you are a very blessed young woman to have a man come into your life who's so God fearing and without a doubt so much in love with you!! Robert, I commend you for showing your love for your intended wife the way you did. It was thoughtful, well planned and truly showed how much you love her. Watching the video inpired me and encouraged me and it let me know that there are men in this world who will do anything and everything they have to do for their enchanted love's. Thank you for sharing, it was truly beautiful!

-Stephanie Valentine

WHEN I SAW THIS WEDDING PROPOSAL I BROKE INTO TEARS. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE IN MY LIFE. ROBERT THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL, BEYOND IMAGINATION. YOUR PROPOSAL WAS WELL THOUGHT AND PLANNED OUT. KEISHA I KNOW YOU WERE CRYING TEARS OF JOY THE REST OF THAT NIGHT. GOD HAS BROUGHT YOU TWO 2GETHER AND ALL HIS BLESSINGS ARE ON YOU. YOU GIVE SOMEONE LIKE ME HOPE THAT THERE IS A MAN OF GOD IN THIS WORLD. ROBERT YOU ARE A GOOD MAN, AND I CAN SEE HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU TWO WILL BE ON YOUR WEDDING DAY AND FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFES. SHARE THIS STORY WITH YOUR CHILDREN, GREAT- GRAND CHILDREN, SOP THEY CAN SEE GODS LOVE IN YOU PEOPLE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU TWO. CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT AND KEISHA.

-AMINA

my love surprised me by taking me to red lobster my favorite restaurant on my birthday his engagement ring was around a glass on top of a strawberry .I thought it was so cute and it really impressed me it was special!

-nakisha hargrove

It was Christmas Day (2007) and I went up to his job. He had told me the night before that he wasn't able to get me anything on my list but a sweater. I was alright with the gift because it was the first time we would have been able to spend Christmas together. I drove up to his job and he asked me to sit next to the Christmas tree. I had no idea what he was up to. Then he came out with a bag of gifts. He handed me my first present which was an ipod accessories kit, then another gift a Heros DVD of the first season of the show and then the third present a camera. I was so excited because it was everything I asked for and in being silly I picked up the camera bag and said "it even comes with a cute bag" and as I said that I felt something in it and thought someone left something in the bag. I opened it up and it was a ring box, I opened the box and it was my ring. I looked up at him and he got down on one knee and proposed.......it was the Best Christmas Ever!!!

-Myriam Charles

In April 2004, I took my boyfriend home to Deerfield, Florida to meet my folks. He asked my dad for permission to propose on Saturday and on Sunday he proposed to me in the family's church garden in front of everyone. I cried and was so overjoyed. We became husband and wife on August 21st, of 04. I am more in love today with that man and we are the parent of a beautiful little nine month old baby girl name Sarah.

-Lannie Thomas

The day before valentines day, my fiance picked me up from work. He was supposed to go to school, but he didn't and I was really upset, because I needed to finish his gift. We went home and I went to our bedroom so i could finish his scrapbook. When I was done, I went downstairs to finish the cupcakes for our daughters daycare and the laundry. At about midnight he got the video camera out and asked me to watch a video that he made with our 3 year old daughter. I didn't want to at first, but he made me. Isat down and while I was folding the laundry he put on the video and the first thing that comes on the screen is our daughter saying "mommy will you marry daddy?" I was in complete shock. He then proceeded with lip singing a song by R. Kelly "Forever", while holding the ring in his hand. While I was watching this, he got down on one knee in front of me and said "Baby will you marry me?" It was the best Valentines Day I have ever had.

-Maya Dennis

I watched your proposal at 3 this morning and went to sleep all aglow, worshipping the Lord. My dear brother Robert, you are an anointed man of God and you have showered your set woman with a covering that only God could orchestrate and design. You have truly an example to men all over the world (as people of God should always be!) My loving sister Keisha, I worshipped with you as you entered every room. My God, girl, how could you stand under such a weighty cloud of glory? Well, the word of God says, "Covet the best gifts..." I began to say aloud to God, "Daddy, that's what I want--to be courted and serenaded by an awesome man of God!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Oh and I loved Shekinah Glory's "How deeply I Need You!" I can't wait to see what God unfolds in your lives.

-Brenda J. Thomas

i would just like to say when i saw the proposal it was amazing and awesome! that is truly a proposal from the throne of God. this is gonna be a awesome blessed marriage and may God truly bless you.

it give me faith to belive that if I wait on the Lord; he will truly give me the desire of my heart.

-angela ford

DEAR ROBERT & KEISHA,

I REALLY CANT FINDS THE WORDS TO SAY. I AM SO OVER WHELMED UNTIL I'M SPEECHLESS. I AM TRULY A BELIEVER NOW THAT DREAMS DO COME TRUE & THERE IS A SUCH THING AS FAIRY TALES. WHAT REALLY IMPRESSED ME THE MOST WAS THE IDEA OF PRAYERIN EACH & EVERY ROOM. THAT SHOWED ME THAT THIS WILL BE A WEDDING BLESSED FROM GOD. WITH GODS BLESSINGS THERES NOTHING ELSE YOU COULD ASK FOR.THIS WAS SO IMPRESSIVE THAT IT GAVE ME A CHANGE OF HEART. I HAD BEEN IN A RELATIONSHIP OF 16 YRS. EIGHT OF THOSE YEARS WERE MARRIAGE. MY EX HUSBAND WAS EVERYTHING I COULD DREAM OF AND MORE. I JUST KNEW WE WOULD BE TOGETHER UNTIL DEATH DO US APART. BUT THE ADULTRY MY HUSBAND BROUGHT IN OUR MARRIAGE, DESTROYED THE MARRIAGE. I TOLD GOD I'LL NEVER GET MARRIED AGAIN. I THOUGHT I WOULDNT MAKE IT AFTER BEING WITH MY EX HUSBAND FOR SO LONG.I CONTINUED TO PRAY & GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYER. HE SENT ME A GOD FEARING MAN THAT I BECAME FRIENDS WITH. THE FRIENDSHIP WAS MOVING SO FAST INTO THE DIRECTION OF FALLING

-SHERRI JOHNSON

THE LOVE OF GOD IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

-LACASHIA

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

May God bless you, always! I was honored to be a witness.

-El Jackson

My husband and I met over the internet. At the time we were living in two different states. I was lived in New York and he in Delaware. We spoke to each other consistently for a period of 30 days before meeting each other face to face. Our first face to face was the day after Christmas 12/25/06. We decided on a day trip to Washington D.C. Our second date was New Years Eve 12/31/06. At the time I was on a project at my job that required me to travel back and forth to Amsterdam for 2007. In February I was scheduled to be out of the country for three weeks straight and before I left my husband proposed. He said I can barely stand the fact that you live in New York now I have to deal with the fact you will be out of the country for a month. When you return Iwant you to come home to me permanently. Will you marry me? Of course I said YES! When I returned in three weeks he had moved me completely into his house. While I was traveling I told him to place my clothes in the spare bedroom and h

-Crystal M. Bishop (Delaware)

My husband and I met over the internet. At the time we were living in two different states. I was lived in New York and he in Delaware. We spoke to each other consistently for a period of 30 days before meeting each other face to face. Our first face to face was the day after Christmas 12/25/06. We decided on a day trip to Washington D.C. Our second date was New Years Eve 12/31/06. At the time I was on a project at my job that required me to travel back and forth to Amsterdam for 2007. In February I was scheduled to be out of the country for three weeks straight and before I left my husband proposed. He said I can barely stand the fact that you live in New York now I have to deal with the fact you will be out of the country for a month. When you return Iwant you to come home to me permanently. Will you marry me? Of course I said YES!

When I returned in three weeks he had moved me completely into his house. While I was traveling I told him to place my clothes in the spare bedroom and

-Crystal M. Bishop (Delaware)

My husband and I are both over 50, so people are surprised when I tell them I met him on the dating site "Blackpeoplemeet.com" I read his profile, contacted him and we began to correspond. Then we started talking on the phone for about a week every morning while I walked the treadmill. When he finally asked to meet me face to face, I was busy taking my wheelchair bound mother to the airport - he offered to come over and help me. I was surprised and please that he had such patience - and on our next date he came to take me to dinner, show and church and hasn't left since. I told him I did not believe in shacking up - so he said let's get married. The day after New Years 2007 while traveling home from Flordia where I met his family, , we stopped offin Valdosta, GA and got married at the historical Courthouse. We had a beautiful reception a week later with our Atlanta friends and my family. I've never been happier, and he says the same.

-Becca from Atlanta

I am so happy for you two. I am keeping the faith and waiting on God to Bless me as he has Blessed you two. I can't wait to see the wedding pictures because i know it is going to be wonderful.

I pray that God continue to Bless you two.

-Demetrius, St. Louis, MO

My engagement took place at the begining of this year in church, as soon as the clock striked midnight... Everyone had just finished their midnight prayer and the pastor called up anyone who wanted to change their life in the new year living according toGOd. My son's father went up to the alter. So I went with him to stand by his side. After the pstor prayed for us,I started to walk away and when I turned around I saw all of my friends and family members, then I saw his family members...I remember thinking what is everyone doing here??? When I turned back around he had the mic in his hand holding a little black box in the other and got on one knee.......and all I remember after that is hugging him!!!!! But since I got copy of the propsal from church I now know he said, "You have given me the best four years of my life and I want to know if you would spend the rest of your life with me" We are now planning our wedding for March 09!!!!!! Keep the faith laides!!!! and look at that my

-Keisha

I would like to know the name of your photograher who did your photos. I wish you all the best in this world that your heart and soul can stand. I my prayers are with you and the wonderful future that you. Have ahead. always share with each other, nevertake your time together forgranted.

-Ticley Randall(atl)

My wife and I have been married for over twenty seven years, never have we seen anything as wonderful and lovely as the proposal that we witness . My God face shine upon you both.

-Min. Robert Sanders

What an absolutly breathtaking and awesome proposal. The presence of God was evident throughout the entire event. May God continue to bless your union. Your proposal story and relationship are inspiring for those who seek love, are in love and those who are married.

-Anenda Z.

It was December 2005 one Sunday evening at church, just before the 5 o'clock service. My then boyfriend and I sang in the choir

-Anonymous

these are beautiful

-James

my husband and i have been married for 28 years, it only seems yesterday, i remember when he proposed to me it was once evening after he picked me up from work. He recently asked if i had to do it again would i remarry him, my answer was yes and will always be yes. Even though we didn't have a big wedding, actually we got married at the justice of the peace, it was still enjoyable, we really couldn't afford rings, we were dirt poor but the love we had for each other was so strong, i wish all the new couples the very best and God's blessings on each other. It's God that will see you through, everyday is a new day that allows us to go on the strenght that God's gives us. Stay with God and everything will be alright. Make the best of each and every day youhave together, so many couples don't have this chance for one reason or another.

-sheila harmon

I have been married for 4 wonderful years, yet I remember when my husband proposed as if it were yesterday as opposed to being almost 6 years ago. It was my graduation day from college...I had just received my Bachelor's Degree. My parents were throwing me a huge celebration/cook out with all of our family members and friends. I had just finished making a thank you speech to my parents for all of their help, support, encouragement, and love during the past 4 years of my college career. My husband stood up and began making a speech about how proud he was of my accomplishments. He then read a poem that he had written about 6-9 months earlier in the year. It was a tribute poem to me and the love we shared. All the while, he had me standing on the bench for everyone to see me. After he finished reading the poem, he got on one knee and asked me..."Will you do me the honor of being my wife?:". He had tears in his eyes as he asked the question. I was crying as well...actually most o

-Jokena Islam, Michigan

When my husband proposed to me it was the most spiritual moment. It was so amazing how he began to express his love for me and my son so beautifully and sincerely. From the first words out of his mouth I knew immediately that he was about to propose tome. The tears began to fall down my face and my heart was filled with so much love and joy I felt complete. After he asked me to be his wife forever and I said yes!!!!. He hugged me very tight and he began to pray and ask god for our love to be blessed forever. It was the best day of the rest of our lives what a blessing!!!!

-Joyce

My husband was respectful and a gentleman with his proposal. On his own he selected a beautiful ring and asked my father beforehand for my hand in marriage. Every year my family hosts a Christmas gathering, in the midst of the Christmas gathering and with help from my father, my now fabulous husband interrupted the festivities with a speech of how much I mean to him and how he couldn't see his future with out me, then he proceeded to get down on one knee and asked 'will you be my wife' and of course Ished tears of joy and replied 'yes'!

Only 5 months into our marriage, we are still enjoying each and every moment we have together.

-J.B. Harris

ohh i saw this and i cried like a baby!!!

-Rosalyn

Coming from someone that longs to be married.Seeing Robert proposel to Keisha was breath taking for me.I pray someday a man would make me feel that speacil. I dont worry or focus on it any more. Still it's a desire i long to have fullfilled. Right now mydesire is todrow close to god.To have a personal relationship with him.I fill when he's ready for me to be with that speacil someone thin he will do so.Until now i plan on getting my life together.Seeing something so speacil as your proposal, i only wishi could be there for the bigday. May your wedding be as a lifetime as i wont mines tobe.

-Veronica. Reynolds

OMG,OMG,OMG (OH MY GOD) What manner of man is that? This video proposal has giving me hope that I can truly love again and a man will truly love you. God was everywhere in every room you felt his presence. Robert you are the man of the year, forget those actors on People Magazine and G.Q. you are the MAN!!!!!!!! What a touching and most endearing moment in a girls (Keisha's) life. I know she is no longer the same. You go girl, you got the big fish. With God your lives will be a bigger finish than the beginning and the "proposal" was supercalfragalisticespeladocious. I'm going to have to take a nap now.

Much love and peace,

-Rhonda

You have truly touched a Nation. Glod bless on your upcoming wedding and may he guide you through many years to come.

Candace Williams, La

-Candace Williams

As I am sitting here watching this for what is probably the 10th time, there is no denying that this was nothing but God. Everything was so perfect! (as are ALL things when God is involved). My husband and I met in church when were 9 and 8, respectively, and I knew back then that we would be married one day. We lost touch, but began dating 15 years later.

One day, on a Friday of the WORST week of my life, we sat down to watch a movie. He was looking for the remote to the DVD player but couldn't findit, so I decided to help and look between the couch cushions. Lo and behold, there was my ring and he asked me to marry him. At that moment I forgot about everything that had gone on earlier that week.

Congratulations!!! I can't wait for "The Wedding":)!!!!

-Mrs. T. Russell, IL

Great!

-Anonymous

I just love the way your proposal went. It brought tears to my eyes to see something so beautiful. I wish you two the blessing in the name of Jesus. And you are a beautiful couple. Me and my boyfriend will be marry, haven't set the date yet but it will be soon.

-Lycindia Romeoville, IL

continued......WERE GOING TO TAKE FAMILY PICTURES SUDDENLY MY BOYFRIEND CAME THROUGH THE THE CROWD,GOT ON ONE KNEE TO PROPOSE TO ME. HE SAID A FEW WORDS BUT ALL I HEARD WAS "WILL YOU MARRY ME". OF COURSE I SAID YES WITH TEARS ROLLING DOWN MY FACE.I CANT THANK GOD ENOUGH FOR BLESSING ME WITH A WONDERFUL HUSBAND.MARRIED JULY 9, 2005. THERE IS HOPE FOR BLACK MARRIAGES YET. GOD BLESS!

-KIM CHICAGO,IL

IT WAS CHRISTMAS DAY OF 2004.I AWOKE THAT MORNING THINKING THAT THIS WAS THE DAY I FINALLY GET MY ENGAGEMENT RING. REASON BEING,ME AND MY HUSBAND, MY BOYFRIEND AT THE TIME HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK TOGETHER THAT AUGUST AND I MADE IT CLEAR I WANTED MORE THIS TIME.SO I GOT MY GIFT AND THE BOX WAS TOO BIG TO BE A RING. SO I SHOOK THE BOX AND INSTANTLY I KNEW IT WAS PERFUME SO IN ANGER I DIDNT EVEN BOTHER TO OPEN IT.CAUSE IF YOU KNEW MY BOYFRIEND HE WAS KNOWN FOR BUYING ME PERFUME FOR GIFTS.SO I THOUGHT TO MYSELF MAYBE HE HID THE RING IN THE PERFUME BOX SO I OPENED IT AND TO MY SURPRISE NO RING! TYPICALLY HIS SISTER GIVES CHRISTMAS DINNER AT HER HOUSE, WELL I WAS SO MAD I ALMOST DIDNT WANT TO GO,BUT I WENT TO STAY IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. MY MOM WENT ALONG TOO WHICH WAS NICE,BUT I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN SOMETHING WAS UP IF SHE CAME ALONG WITH US TO SOME ONE ELSES HOUSE.WELL IT STARTED WHEN EVERYONE GATHERED IN THE LIVING ROOM TO TAKE PICTURES, I WAS SEATED AND EVERYONE GATHERED AROUND ME AS IF WE W

-KIM CHICAGO ,IL

The Idea was nice but it was to much it dragged on and on and on.

-Anonymous

I went to visit my brother during Christmas 1993 and while I was away , my husband told me he was going to do something different this year and he went shopping for wedding rings. We talked while I was away in Delaware and I could not believe what I washearing suprise, but elated. I returned home five day later and he picked me up from the airport and asked if I would go back to his apartment with him and I agreed. Once , I got there we talked and he told me how he really prayed and seeked God before he asked me he wanted to make sure I was the one God had prepared for him and he proposed and I was more than ready to be his wife and bride. We were married on August 13, 2004 and we are blessed in our union with two beautiful daughters and lot's of beautiful memories of what we have learned. We now counsel couples. Love is beautiful with sacrifice and committment . YOU CAN MAKE IT!!!!!! May God bless all the new couples!!!

-Eunice

Me and my husband where together in high school and lost touch after school. I was walking thru harlem one day in 2001 with a friend and did not realize there was a man staring at me in the middle of lenox my friend said do you know him i said yes. we exchange numbers went on our first date after three years a week later. He ask me to marry him on the first date i said yeah ok (thought he was joking). The day after Thanksgiving he was looking for something under his bed i ask him what did he lose he popup with a ring and said "Now will you marry me!". We have been married going on five years with one child. Life is good. I thank the lord for my best friend everyday.

-Tammy

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-Oakland Cali

I didn't have the proposal like those on here and Robert Gray which to me still sends tears to my eyes because i truly feel his proposal was God given and a proposal to all people in the world that want to get to know the true love that surpasses all understanding and that's the Love of God. Anyway, for me the proposal came after I had gotten married to my husband. He came home one day after working 3rd shift and woke me up. I was 6 months pregnant with our third child and he said kneeling in front of me, saying if there were ever a time I needed confirmation that we were meant to be, I got it as I walked in the room and saw you sleeping. That you truly are the woman God meant for me to have and to love. I love you and I know you are mine. For that I thank God because you make me happier than I thought I would. For him to say that to me was like the icing on the cake. I was satisified and happy. We are now married 9 years and if the Lord's will we will be married for a decade this Augu

-Heather

After reading all the responses, all I can say is ditto. May God bless all six couples.I a glad to see a real reality show. the proposals brought tears to my eyes.

-Anonymous

You guys make me believe....God Bless!

-LaDonna

Robert and Keisha,

WOW!!! The presence of God was all over that proposal and you guys relationship. I cry everytime I watch that. My God, My God. God bless you two.

-Tori McCallum, Columbus, Ohio

Robert and Keisha,

May God bless you in all your ways according to his riches in glory. This is one of the best proposals I have ever seen. It gives me hope and motivates me never to settle for less. Seek the kingdom of God and everything shall be added unto you.

Be Blessed always

-G

GOD Bless you both.... When GOD gives you a vision, it is amazing to see it come to pass. GOD is already with you, so I can only PRAY that the favor of GOD remain with each of you now and forever, we look forward to see in wedding pictures. (if you don't mind sharing) :)

-God's Child

I'm still trying to come down from Robert's proposal. :) He gives Black women hope in black men love is all I can say.

-Liz

I really hope the two of you are ready for this. This is something to take very seriously. Best of luck.

-Anonymous

My name is Mareshah Moses, black male in Birmingham, Alabama; and I have not proposed as of yet; officially, but I have in a joking way. I would like to say how I will propose. The way I will propose will be one that is from the heart and spiritual, I have a vision of being with her and her family at church; the pastor invites both of us up to the alter, and once I stop sweating; I ask her to marry me. Then the other way, would be to do it at her mother's house; less people, more intimate by it being in front of family. I do assure you that this will be a great moment in Love, I do Love her; I am sorry, her name is Veronica, we have had our share of moments; but through prayer and time, we have progressed to this point. Thank you for letting people sharetheir happiness.

-Mareshah

I WOULD LIKE TO START BY SAYING CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT I WISH YOU BOTH THE BEST. THE PROPOSAL WAS BEAUTIFUL I WAS IN TEARS. REMEMBER TO KEEP GOD FIRST AND EVERYTHING ELSE WILL FALL INTO PLACE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

YOUR NEW FRIEND, GLADYS

-GLADYS CASTRO

Beautiful proposal, and I pray the blessings keep flowing!

As an aside to Vernette...I hope you did not propose. If your SO were ready to make you his "Princess Charming" he would ask you. Things happen in God's time, not ours...regardless, I hope you are both happy!

-Anonymous

This is the most beautiful proposal I have ever seen! I wish the both of you many, many years of marriage to come with nonstop blessings throughout your family!!!!

-Hana Felise

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a white linen tent that held a round table with a locked-box in the center. Surrounding the box were seashells. So I rummaged through my collection of scavenger findings and I pulled out the matching key to the unlock the box. Inside were more seashells, but all were glued down except one. So I picked up this conch shell, shook it and out fell.....NO.....not a another key....BUT A DIAMOND RING into my hand. As the ring laid in my hand, Emanuel on bended knee said: I did all this to show you how much I love you and ask you to be my wife...WILL YOU MARRY ME?" Before I could say Yes, my bestfriends popped out of another tent like paparazzi, screaming and taking pictures! After snapping out of my initial shock I answered: YES! YES! YES!

-Mrs. Raquel A. Williams---Atlanta, Ga.

It truly speaks mountains about a man that takes time, energy, effort and creativity to propose in the manner that Robert Gray and my husband proposed. Emanuel Williams, my beloved, "creatively deceived" me into thinking that he entered us into a scavenger hunt competition called "The Great Race---Miami." I was not truly convinced until he arrived in Miami, FL Memorial Day weekend with a box allegedly designed by the creators of the Amazing Race, filled with instructions, maps, cameras, notepads, little foam animals, locks and keys. The story takes about 30 minutes to tell verbally so i'll save all the romatic details for our moment to share it wih the world via magazine, radio or television. But I will sum it up as this...each stop and each item we collected for the pseudo $10,000 prize represented a place we traveled to, our very first dates and some of the things we experienced together. It all ended, still with me oblivious to his well-thought out plan, with me walking toward a whi

-Mrs. Raquel A. Williams---Atlanta, Ga.