A Very Happily Ever After

Recently, the man of my dreams asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. And, I said "yes!".

This man loves God, works hard(harder than anyone I know), opens all my doors, prays with me, has insight into who I am and all that I stand for, looks at me with adoration(in a way that I've never been looked at before), knows what makes a successful relationship, realizes life isn't always perfect(he's a two time cancer survivor), and he makes the bad days good, and the good days even better.

This man has also been to Guatemala and has a heart for the people there. We look forward to making a return trip, and serving side by side as a husband and wife team some day.

He's the man I've been praying for, and more. He's not afraid to go to the valleys of grief with me. He doesn't try to pretend to know what it's like to lose a child, or try to fix my "problem". He prays me through the tough times, and talks about Dylan anytime I want to.

His name means "gift from God". And I couldn't agree more. I am honored to know him, to call him my best friend, and to be his wife. I can't thank God enough for bringing this encourager, this rock, this godly man into my life. There have been many instances that I've been brought to tears thinking about all that I've been through, and all that God has given me in this man. We're not perfect as individuals, but with God at the center, we're perfect together.

I thank God for solidifying my faith in Him, in love, and in marriage. I know that whatever storms come in this life, with God's help we will weather them together.

I also want to take this time to encourage anyone out there, that no matter what you're going through, hang on to Him. It WILL get better. Waiting is always the hardest part. The unknown, the despair, the heartache...I've been there. God is more than enough for whatever situation you may find yourself in. I pray your courage is renewed. If God can make beauty from my ashes, He can do the same for you, too. He happens to be very experienced in the whole bringing-what-once-was-dead-back-to-life-business.

Thank you for all of your love, support, and prayers over the past 4 years. They've meant more than you could know.

'The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.'
Genesis 2:18

"He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD".
Proverbs 18:22

This picture was taken at a Jeremy Camp concert, which the man of my dreams surprised me with tickets to.

Meet my Prince Charming. Isn't he handsome?