Jake asked me to prom when no one else even looked my way —
and that small, simple moment became the beginning of our entire life together. 💛

I have Down syndrome, and in high school I never believed anyone would choose me.
I felt invisible… like the world saw my diagnosis before it ever saw me.
But Jake changed everything.

He walked up with that easy smile of his,
held out his hand,
and asked me to prom like it was the most natural thing in the world.
In that moment, for the very first time, I felt truly seen — truly valued.

Prom night was magic:
laughter that filled the room,
dancing that made me feel like I belonged,
and a memory warm enough to live in my heart forever. ✨

After school, Jake never left my side.
We talked every day.
Helped each other through hard moments.
Learned each other’s hearts.
Slowly — beautifully — friendship grew into something deeper.

And then one evening, under soft light, he held my hands and whispered,
“Emily… will you marry me?” 💍💛

Prom wasn’t just a dance.
It was the first step toward the love, the marriage, and the beautiful life we built together —
a life born from kindness, courage, and the moment someone chose to see me.