I had a few minutes today to sit back and just contemplate everything that's been going on in my life over the past two months. I looked in my phone and read all my saved txt messages. I went back and read over my blog since the end of April. I looked at all the pictures on my laptop. I read old diary entries. And I cried.
When people talk about true love, what do they mean? So often, true love is viewed as something that only happens in made-up stories, songs, romantic movies, or cheesy TV sitcoms/soap operas. Today's definition of "love" is better interpreted "lust." And it's rarely seen as a forever commitment.
People say that miracles don't happen in this day and age. And I guess that me finally finding the right guy wouldn't seem like a miracle to some people. But to me, you have no idea! Finding a guy that loves me unconditionally -- regardless of what I've done in the past -- is something that I never EVER though would happen! There were so many days when I would think that I would have to settle for second, fifth, twentith best. Why? Because I let God's #1 best slip through my fingers because I was too enamored with a guitar-playing wannabe bad boy. Yes, I was young. So?!???!?!?!?!?!!? Stupidity honors no age limits!
It's been exactly two months since the day that Jon came to my house (almost thirty minutes early) to pick me up for our first date. I can still remember seeing Abby, Rachel S., Leah, and Jordan watching me out the building door! (Little snoops!) Wow! Looking back at the picture that my dad took on our first date (ABOVE), and then looking at the photo we took a couple weeks ago on a double-date with my parents (LEFT), there's a huge difference!
I am extremely blessed! God has given me more than I deserve in Jon. He has shown me so much through His mercy and grace. It's completely new for me, I will admit, and I am still struggling to get my mind around certain aspects of our relationship. But, wow! It has been so worth it! 100%!
All my life,
I've prayed for someone like you.
And I thank God that I've finally found you.
And all my life,
I've prayed for someone like you.
And I know that you feel the same way, too.
Yes, I know that you do love me too!
I promised to never fall in love with a stranger.
You're all I'm thinking of -- I praise the Lord above
For sending me your love.
I cherish every hug.
You know. . .
~All My Life, KC & JoJo
1 comment:
Rachel....i am so proud of you! God has blessed you and Jon with a wonderful foundation for a Godly relationship that glorifies and honors Him. This also has directly carried over into blessing others in each of your lives, and bringing you more fully into who you are each created to be!
You are entering the first of a series of transitions for your life...first to Peru again, then last Masterpiece, then senior year, etc. I am so excited for you, my beloved sister and best of friends! You mean so much to me, i really doubt you have an idea of how much you have brought me through. One day i hope it will come through or be communicated to you.
I miss our conversations, crazy antics, and laughing uproarishly! As you enter this season of intense and varied change, know that there is no shadow or turning with Christ, and He knows you, loves you, has redeemed you, and is marking out your steps before all to see!
Miss you, sister. Have a terrific trip and a most glorious time!
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