Astonishment – that is the word. Not incredulity, not unbelievable, just astonishment. That, perhaps, begins to describe the way that I feel when I contemplate the way our relationship has developed and continues to grow. Not driven by lust, overwhelming loneliness, nor grief – just a desire to have a “suitable companion” one to encourage, comfort, share, and, most of all to love in a healthy God-centered life. So I daily continue to be astonished, enthralled, at how that love grows.

I have not added to this blog for a long time - six months. Much has happened in those months, as you can probably tell from the beginning paragraph. I have fallen in love with a godly woman who has spent years ministering to kids in juvenile hall. The match that God has provided for us and the joy of planning a future continues to astonish me. The overwhelming joy that daily grows is indescribable.

Love, real blessed by God love that has its basis in His way is truly incomparable. Doing things the right way, letting Him lead and gratefully accepting the blessings He provides without doubt, without remorse, without guilt and the joy that brings is indescribable.

What deep regret I feel that not all of His children feel compelled to let His way rule their lives and thus experience the joy that His way brings.

I can hardly wait to see what else God has in mind for us for the future.