There are many times in our lives when we pause to reflect, to remember every blessing that God has poured out, to see his faithfulness radiant in our lives, to see the places he has brought us from and the places we are going.
Today is one of those days for me. Today I pause. Today I remember the blessings God has given to me. Today I am thankful for where I came from, what I have been through and where I am going. Today I am reminded of his constant and faithful love that he pours out.
Certain experiences and times in your life are a constant reminder of his faithfulness, one of those for me would be the day that My Best Friend, My Soul Mate and My Future walked into my life. It was 8 months ago today and yet it feels like 8 years. I can remember that day as if it was yesterday! I remember the first time I ever saw him and thought to myself man he looks like one amazing man, but never thought about it much after that and went on my merry way. However, little did I know a couple months later we would become the best of friends, every dream and prayer would come true and we would begin a new joureny together!
When I look back over these past 8 months, all I can do is smile. I remember watching Tyler from a far off at church and seeing him around school, and always desired to get to know him but never did. However a door was opened and we both were participating in the Paraguay trip that his dad was directing. I remember the first night of class, it was right before my 22nd birthday, I saw him, realized who he was and once again didn't think anything about it. Well we started having classes here and there and before I knew it we were talking. If you know me, you know I am not the kind of girl to just strike up a conversation with guys, I don't open up easily and I keep my heart guarded. However with Tyler it was differnt, I knew he was differnt from the moment I saw him. There was something that clicked between me and him that I can't even explain. While in Paraguay we connected on so many differnt levels; spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physcially. I saw his heart melt as he interacted with the kids at Hogar Gonar, I saw his passions radiate as he worshipped, I saw his dreams unfold as he was walking in the calling on his life, I saw his life reflect a Godly Man. More than anything, I saw our hearts and spirits connect in such a way that it brought tears to my eyes. I saw the faithfulness of my prayers, of my hopes, of my dreams, and of the tears that I shed unfold before my very eyes. Sometimes waiting is worth the wait. Going for God's best is more than rewarding :)
As each new day comes and goes, I am more and more thankful and blessed to have Tyler in my life. I feel like I fall in love over and over again. He brings out the absolute best in me. He is my better half. He makes me laugh like no one else can, he makes me smile no matter what kind of day I'm having,and he makes me happy. I love him for the way he loves me, for the way he understands even when I think he doesn't, I love him for the way he looks at me, (as if it is the first time he has ever laid eyes on me), I love him for the way he hugs me, for the way he is not ashamed to hold my hand no matter where we go. I love him for the highs, the lows, the ups and downs, the laughter, the tears, the in-betweens and all the joys he brings. I love him for his heart of gold, for the way he loves and seeks the face of God. I love him because he is my best friend. I can't wait to watch out future unfold together and see all that God has in store. He has big plans. Thank you for being in my life. THank you for being who you are. Thank you for loving me the way you do and thank you for being my Best Friend. I love you more than words can say :)
