I got engaged, and it's a little scary

As many will know, I got engaged with Sol, the love of my life.

And if there is something that I am going to take to the grave when I die, it is the satisfaction of having obtained that "yes" from her mouth while the emotions were mixed between laughter and tears (OF HAPPINESS of course).

A while ago I knew that Sol is the woman with whom I want to share the rest of my life. My dreams, goals, desires, fears, complexes, shame, the everyday and the extraordinary… But "take it easy, right dude?" was one of the sentences that most repeated in my head, accompanied by a string of phrases of insecurity such as:

• "Don't scare her man…"
• "Dude, don't go crazy with this, you both are living in two countries right now…"
• "Man, you don't even have money…"
• "…you now what else? You don't even have a job offer…"
• "…Dude, you don't even know where are you gonna live…"
• "What about the student debt?"

One night before sleeping I was watching a preaching by Steven Furtick, in which he argued how those who attempt against our peace are ourselves with our perfectionism. But the truth is that God promises us a path of peace, where He is that path.

Just the very next morning while I was reading my Bible, God gave me the next verse:

"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."

Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)

Here's a very executive summary of the next 15–22 days:

• I started looking for rings, and a friend gave me great contact from an amazing jewelry maker in Costa Rica.
• The jewel had the perfect ring as once Sol had described it to me, and it fitted my budget.
• I spoke with Sol's parents to ask for their approval, and thank God they gave me their blessing.
• I went to Portugal with Sol to spend the new years.
• When we were in the westernmost point of Europe I told Sol: "My love, we are in the westernmost point of Europe, but I want to be in the northernmost north, the southernmost south and the easternmost east of the corners of the world with you, do you want to marry me, start a family and pursuit God together?"
• She said yes!

And at that time, with a spectacular sunset and with the love of my life assured forever, everything was perfect.

-Charlie!