A Valentine's Surprise

Beneath a sprawling oak tree at Summerfield Park, River Club resident Karlie Pleasant sidled up to her best friend, Caleb Esler, as a smile spread across her face.

Her great-grandmother’s diamond sparkled from its new perch atop her ring finger.

The couple celebrated their engagement on Valentine’s Day.

“We’re excited to see what God does (next),” Karlie said with a grin.

As part of the proposal, Caleb gave Karlie a series of gifts — each representing a different reason why he’d come to love her over the last two-and-one-half years — and a Bible verse to go with it.

Her great grandmother’s diamond, reset for the occasion, was the last.

The couple has not yet set a date for the wedding but hopes to marry in June.

Caleb and Karlie plan to do mission work overseas after Karlie graduates from physician assistant school in about two years.

Contact Pam Eubanks at [email protected].