Paola, will you marry me?

Paola, will you marry me?

By Joe Renna

Henry Murillo loves Paola and wants the world to know. He wants to spend the rest of his life with her as husband and wife. And he wants his proposal to reflect his level of his sincerity. So when she reads this head line, Paola, and five thousand other readers, will know Henry is committed.

Is this not the most romantic thing you've ever seen. Henry's proposal is steeped in all the traditional aspects of love and romance. The protocol for Henry's actions came from lessons on courtship learned not from text books but from example and instruction from parent to child. It's true by going public Henry did introduce a new twist to the old bended knee but it is an addition worthy of it's own chapter.

A couple's conduct during courtship, engagement and marriage is an outward expression of things that have no mass like feelings, respect, desire, commitment and emotions. To share feelings with the community strengthens their essence. A healthy relationship is a model for others to emulate. So it is with great significance that this headline appears. In the event that some lessons have been lost though the years, Henry's engagement will restore a sense of virtue.

Henry draws from his family's Nicaraguan culture and with respect to Paola's Ecuadorian roots has already expressed his intentions to her father. It is with her father's blessing and a strong belief that she will accept that he has planned a special evening that will bring both families together so they too can share in this celebration. During desert a patron at a neighboring table will start to read this paper in Paola's line of vision. She won't be able to help but to notice her name in the headline. Once her curiosity is piqued the realization of the message will closely follow. Punctuated by flowers and a mariachi band serenading her Paola will be in for an experience that will be remembered for a life time.

Expressions of love in today's pop culture is less evident than in the past. Romance has always been a difficult issue for people especially our youth. It is difficult enough to deal with self awareness let alone committing to be aware of someone else. The only true way to learn the rich, fulfilling lessons of love is to be a student of life. Surround yourself with loving people and you will learn to love. Peterstown is in the Ivy League when it comes to love of God, love of family and love of life. We could all use a refresher coarse once in a while. All you have to do is visit the Peterstown community center and talk to the seniors. They will set you straight.

As for Paola, she shall remain anonymous for now. Our readers must tune in to the next edition of this paper for her response