I PROPOSED TO REBECCA THE DAY I GRADUATED FROM MY MASTER'S PROGRAM.  
I KNEW MY FAMILY WAS GOING TO THROW ME A PARTY, BUT I WANTED THIS DAY TO BE ABOUT US.
THE TWO YEARS IN SCHOOL WERE A TRYING TIME.  A LOT OF LATE HOURS AND A DEMANDING SCHEDULE -
IT WAS HARD ON BOTH OF US.  SHE HELPED ME THROUGH IT ALL AND STAYED PATIENT.
WE ENDED UP STRONGER ON THE OTHER SIDE.  THIS WAS THE PERFECT TIME TO ASK.