The worst and best of gifts, I'll be leaving on your birthday. Worst being the "on your birthday" part... the best being all that comes after my "leaving."
While I wish I had one more day here to celebrate with you, I also trust in the good that is to come for us, both as individuals and as a couple. So, maybe the "on your birthday" isn't the worst... it's a gift that will keep on giving. Through adventures and challenges, we'll grow. Each with Him, in ourselves, and together (not to mention with the people around us).
I know the time will pass by quickly, but I want to take hold of each moment. To see each week as boiling with opportunities. Simple, mundane, everyday things that suddenly become powerful when we are empowered by His presence. Just in sharing everyday life with you I have grown to be more aware of these moments, these opportunities to bless another. Thank you for handling relationships so diligently and thoughtfully. I think that's one of those top traits for which I respect you, yeah that is one of the first things that comes to mind if I had to describe you.
I feel so privileged to have you near in my life. And not just because you absolutely spoil me with affections, which you do.. Or because of how you make me feel like I'm the most precious and beautiful creature you've ever laid eyes on, which you also do. But even more, because of how tightly you hold fast to His Words, and seek His guidance and wisdom in each and every endeavor that makes up your life. I count myself truly privileged to share journeys with such a respectable young man.
As you said, it's going to be a grreat summer. It's mind boggling to think He already knows every thought, situation, fear, hope, insecurity, expectation, and challenge we'll face in the next two months.. but it may be my greatest comfort. Thank you for reminding me of these things the other day. And thank you for reminding me that He has a much greater adventure in store for me, for us both, than I could ever try to think up or venture myself.
All this to in some way say, happy birthday my dearest. May it be a celebration of the life He has made for you and is making in you. And may it be just some outright celebration! (; He has, is and will continue to use you in magnificent ways - all shinning light on who He is, and many of which you will never even know about. So rest in Him this weekend. Oh! And enjoy the company of those you love who are coming to see you!
Love, Jesse Rachelle
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