After this latest lengthy absence from this little corner of the web, a bit of explanation is probably in order.
No, iy's not due to an extended road trip with a gospel music group(what fun that might be, though!).
And it's not because of any health issues(thanks be to God!)...I'm in pretty good shape for the shape I'm in!
I have alluded in the past to personal issues that keep me from posting here as often as I'd like...and it might just be the time to share the most consuming(and joyous)of those with all of you, right here...right now.
After just over a half century of living and working in this all-too-fallen world, I am finally going to do something that most people my age have been doing for quite some time by this point.
I am finally getting married/
What's taken me so long?
Well, call me picky, but given my inclination, I've never felt I could make a lifetime commitment to a woman until I was convinced that she shared my love for and dedication to Jesus Christ and His Word and Way. All the other sruff(llooks, income, personality, etc.)is nice indeed, but if my intended does not share the most important part of my being, then she cannot be my soulmate, which is what I believe God would want a wife of mine to be. Period. End of discussion.
Happily, I've found such a person. Leona is absolutely committted first, foremost, and primarily to Jesus...and wants her life companion to be the same. She has proven that repeatedly, over and over again, to the point where she motivates me to be as Christlike as I can possibly be, to a degree that no one I've ever met has. I need that as a part of my daily life. And her devotion to me is most reminiscent of God's love for me through Jesus, and I need THAT around me every day as well.
At this point, I can't afford NOT to have that kind of person and love in my life.
And I am looking very forward to returning that same kind of love and devotion right back to Leona, and soon I'll be doing that on a daily basis.
Leona is also gifted with a sunny and cheerful disposition, a most kind and caring heart, and a wonderful sense of humor that keeps life interesting and lively at all times...that doesn't hurt in considering her for a soulmate.
We have talked daily for nearly eight months, and have come to the mutual conclusion that God has deigned to join us together...so we are going to do just that.
But what a roller coaster ride this has become! Daily, my moods range from ecstasy to frustration to depression to wonder right back to ecstasy, in just minutes at a time!
Not having been in this state before, I'm concluding that this is just par for the course for an expectant groom...either that or part of the largest possible "teachable moment"(how I'm already tiring of that phrase!)one can imagine...and it's all in the education of a regular guy who's trying to live his life in the light of the gospel of Christ the best he can.
And I'm learning more and more daily the absolute joy that comes with belonging to somebody, and having someone to belong to him.
And I'm loving every minute of it...and can hardly wait for this next stage of my life to begin! Bring it on, Lord!!
I'll keep all of you posted on this latest divine adventure as it progresses...and I have NO doubt it will do just that!!
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Written: 08/31/2010
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Congratulations, John! I've been excited for you for a while, and no less now that it's public information!
Congratulations John!! I have anticipated this announcement for a while and am absolutely thrilled for you and Leona. Having gotten to know her somewhat through facebook, I believe you will be very happy! God's richest blessings on you both!
John, let me offer my congratulations as well.
Way to go, John! I married about 47 years ago and I'm about to get the hang of it. It's a process and as you said, "I'm loving every minute of it."
John, we are so happy for you and wish you the absolute best for your future!
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