Another Try

So. . . .

If you remember, I mentioned (or perhaps a better way of putting it would be that I wrote an epistle) about how I have recently (or not-so-recently, depending on how you wanna put it), entered into a relationship with an amazing guy named Jon. One problem: you might be sitting there wondering, "Who the HECK is this guy?" Well, thank you for asking. . .please allow me to fill you in! (And right here, I am going to be stealing his idea of doing the 5 W's. . . .thanks, darling!)

Who is he? His name is Jon. He's 20, which makes me feel young (or old), depending on the situation and whether or not I'm being random and/or immature at the moment of the revelation. He's the oldest of a family of eleven, not counting the three psuedo-foster kids living at the house at the moment. Jon is part of an incredible family which I love almost as much as my own!

Where did I meet him? Church. Yeah, weird, I know. I mean, after being surrounded by guys at all the places and experiences that I have been to or been a part of, I meet the guy at church. Yes, God! I have seen the irony. You were right the whole time, and I was wrong! (And in this case, I am exceptionally happy to be wrong!)

When did I meet him, or how long have I known him? I have known him for almost seven years. I have been liked by him for three years. . . .and we can forget the middle two/three. . . . . .and I have been beloved by him for almost a month, which seems like the longest/shortest month that I have ever lived!

What is he? He is a truck-loving, blonde-haired, green-eyed (okay, I concede!!!), strong Chrisitian guy. He knows pretty much EVERYTHING about trucks, which amazes me sometimes. He's funny -- and random, even if he doesn't quite know it yet! But now I'm starting to bleed into the next question, which is. . .

Why have I fallen in "like" with this guy? I mean, it's a big world with lots of amazing guys in it, right? Well, if there are, I think I've gotten the best of the lot. Jon is such a strong man of God -- that right there could be enough! He's humble in that he will admit his mistakes and turn away from them in the future. He's got a good head on his shoulders. . .common sense and smarts all in one. He's got a great sense of humor, which is quite essential to be in a relationship with me. He's gorgeous. Hands-down! Blonde hair, STUNNING greenish-blue eyes (there, that works, right?), a killer smile . . .this list could go on and on. And if his outward appearence wasn't enough, his heart is incredible! He is gentle, kind, romantic (OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't ever let the guy tell you that he is not romantic. HE IS, and he hits the nail on the head EVERY TIME!), sweet, funny, loving, loves his family, loves God, respects leadership, is a leader himself, cares about others, respects me, protects me, cares for me, prays with me, draws me closer to GOD. . . . . . . . .this list could go on until the end of time.

Favorite memory of us (so far. . .)? It's a toss-up between our first date and the weekend that we went up to his grandpa's lake house. Those two events cemented in my heart everything about him and I being together. Oh yeah, and our walks together pretty much rock. And we talk on the phone for about an hour and a half every night. And he's gotten surprising me down to an ART! =]

There are days when I look at him and think, "Wow! I am so unworthy! I don't deserve him." And then I realize, "I'm unworthy to be loved by God, too. And yet, God still loves me, regardless!" In some respects, Jon has been a true shadow of the love of God. It's AWESOME! Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

Josh Turner puts it so perfectly. . .although I just had to tweak it a bit. . .

The reasons I was along I know by heart,
I DONT HAVE to spend forever in the dark.
I swear THIS time I'll hang on for dear life.
Since love gave me another try.
~Josh Turner, edited for these purposes by Artie, the luckiest and most blessed girl alive!