The 58th “29″

Way back in 2003, I had a conversation with God. I had been alone for five long years, and was wanting so very much to have someone in my life that would love me just for me….someone I could share with unconditionally. It seemed that God did not have that in His plans for me. I finally reached the point where I promised God two things.

One - if it was His will that I be alone the rest of my life, then I would accept that, and try my best to find the path He wanted me to walk by myself.

Two - if it was His will that I be given another chance at love - I would always, ALWAYS let that person know every day how much I loved him.

I then went on with my life, working at a job I liked, driving my little Neon, the first car I’d ever bought and paid for myself, and living in a house that I also had just bought - all on my own. Life was good, if lonely.

Then - wandering around on the net - I came across a site called “The Christian Cafe” - and decided to go take a look - a free look. No way was I going to pay for something like this. I’d seen other ‘Christian Singles sites’ and some were anything but….so I was wary.

And then I saw “the” picture - a man - mostly bald, with a grey beard….very tall, and I laughed! What was I thinking? Then I read that he was a pastor - oh, yeah, right. That was one scary thought. But….still….so I wrote him a note. Very non-committal. He wrote back…and the correspondence began. A little note, then long, long letters. First one or two a day….then can’t wait to get to the computer to see if I had a letter, or to write one to him.

It mattered that he was a Christian - the thought of him being a pastor scared me to death. But, I wasn’t about to meet anyone with whom I wasn’t on the same page with as far as beliefs in and about God, the Bible, and how one should live. He qualified, and the next month - we met. And that, as they say, was all she wrote. The meeting in person confirmed all that we had explored by letter and telephone. We were in love.

After that day, every morning I sent him a love-note via email…..telling him how I felt and how much I cared. After a whirlwind courtship, my honey and I were married on June 29, 2003. That is the “29″ of the story. Every day since then, I have emailed him a love-note - because I want him to start each day knowing how very much I love him. Later, he started posting my emails (over my objections - he said they might bless someone else too) on Faithwriters - a website for Christian writers that we had both joined.

Yesterday marked the 58th month we have celebrated our own “29″ - 58 months we have been married - and 58 months of the greatest joy I have ever known! And on Faithwriters, as of yesterday, there are 1,320 of my daily emails to my honey - telling him of my joy in God and my deep, deep love for him!

In this case, the 58 ’29s’ add up to 100% love!

April 30, 2008 |

Comments

7 Comments so far

Melisa, Women April 30, 2008 6:28 pm
Awww….how sweet! I’m so happy for your..err…happiness! Congratulations!
squiffy2, Comedy May 1, 2008 12:15 am
Wonderful, and congrats on your 58th! :O)

God is good!

squiffs ;O)
RealWorldMom, Moms May 1, 2008 8:06 am
What a beautiful and touching story, Trysh! I’ve got tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing it with me/us! Happy “29th” and hugs to you both!
yemmas, Multiple Sclerosis May 1, 2008 9:10 am
Awwww…what a blessing.
stewartallyn, Dads May 1, 2008 9:28 am
Congrats and may there be no limit to the number of ’29’s you enjoy together.
HeatherD, Photography May 1, 2008 9:48 am
Thank you for sharing your love story Trysh! -Even better because it’s non-fiction! I’m glad God’s plan for you included your wonderful husband.
Half-Past Kissin' Time May 1, 2008 12:36 pm
This is a wonderful story. Sometimes He makes us go without, I think to fully appreciate when we do have someone special. I’m happy for you. Happy Anniversary.