Such A Special Year!

Every previous year on my birthday (after the age of 4), I thought about getting married. Not that I felt that the entire worth of my life was dependent upon getting married, but (with the right person) it sure could improve me. But, the older I got, the more I wondered if I would ever get married.

Then, an old friend came knocking. He was very direct, purposeful, and flattering. He told me just before we started dating that I had "way too much going for [me] to be single forever." (Flattery will get you everywhere.) He also said that he could see me married within the next two years. I thought that that was a bit bold, but I do love assertiveness in a man. I decided to explain to him all of the reasons why it was just as possible that I would be single forever (not willing to marry the wrong person just to get married, etc.) We went back and forth. Then I thought: he can put up with my crap. I really like him. I think that was the first time I thought that he was probably the man for me.

So this year, it was so wonderful to spend my birthday with my very best friend, the one who challenges and encourages me, and the one who sacrifices every day for me. Praise God!