Beards Are Tough

Wow, has it been a while. Well so much has happened since I wrote my last post, things related to it, beautiful beautiful things. I am thoroughly convinced that I have met the woman that God intended me to be with for the rest of my life. She is diligent follower of the Lord of the universe. She is fun, creative, quirky, has a desire to learn, a beautiful heart, a desire to help others in need, eyes that melt me... and she is gorgeous. She is a constant reminder to me that God can see inside my heart and mind. This wonderful woman is also helping me to become a man. Yes I am a man by definition, and a child at heart, which I would like to maintain... but she challenges me to become a real man. a spiritual leader, someone to who gives and receives respect, a protector, provider, someone that listens and gives advice when needed. She is helping me pick up my petty burdens and lay them at the feet of the almighty. She has also been the brunt of my learning experiences. She has the patience to deal with the lingering boyish tendencies, the failings of my weak flesh, my failed attempts to do things on my own rather than fully relying on God, over-analysis of things which can sometimes destroy the simplicity of things. She knows my flaws and shortcomings yet chooses to remain by my side. I would be a fool not to see how immensely blessed I am for having simply met this woman. Getting to know her has been a joy, and I can not wait to learn even more about her as I get to spend more time. The miles they do haunt and test us, but they also provide opportunities for perseverance and removal of distractions such as physical temptation. I must say that I had come to a point in my life where I felt that I had used up all of my chances of finding a mate, but then God showed me that he had plans for my life that were bigger than me alone... a trip dedicated to serving Christ sure is a wonderful place to meet that someone special. And so, this post is dedicated to the beautiful Amanda Michelle Teune. I know that I am no knight in shining armor, more like a dirty pirate... or a knight in tarnished armor... but I have found my princess and I'd do anything for her.