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A story from the heart

Editor: Re: ‘We don’t need luck,’ Feb.14. On Feb. 14, Paul asked Carla to marry him.
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Carla Henderson accepted Paul Thomson’s Valentines’s Day proposal

Editor:

Re: ‘We don’t need luck,’ Feb.14.

I am writing on behalf of Paul Thomson and Carla Henderson.

They would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Evan Seal for writing such a heartfelt and touching story about them on Feb. 14. The article is a wonderful keepsake of their very special day.

On the evening of Feb. 14, Paul asked Carla to marry him at the Semiahmoo House Society’s Acquired Brain Injury Program in Newton. Paul and Carla became engaged in front of family, friends and their support network.

Carla happily accepted Paul’s proposal, and there was not a dry eye in the room as everyone watched Paul slip the ring on Carla’s finger.

José Latchinian, of José & Co. Custom Jewellers, and Debora Dent, of Royal Pro Real Estate Network, were also present, as they delivered two chocolate hearts and a ring that was custom-made for Carla by José. The ring fit Carla perfectly and looks absolutely beautiful.

Carla & Paul

The certificate of appraisal for the ring states it is appraised at $1,600.

Paul said “José is an angel,” and he gave José $310 and a bottle of wine in appreciation of his generous donation. The money was raised by friends and Paul’s support network.

Paul and Carla have expressed how grateful they both are for the support and generosity that everyone has shown them.

The generosity continued after the article appeared in the paper on Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 15, a White Rock resident donated a beautiful wedding dress to Carla after reading their story in the Peace Arch News. It will fit her perfectly.

We have received numerous messages that this was such a wonderful story to read.

Sylvia Hoeree, Semiahmoo House Society