The One Where Love Unfolds...

Thou Art Beautiful O My Love.

This soul of mine feels the truth of those words every growing day. From the very moment you took that step of faith and messaged me on MySpace, God was unveiling my bride and wife. To this day I don't think I would've ever been so brave to do that. I could give excuses or reason all day that it's just not in my nature to do that, but what it boils down to is that my steadfast prayers were for God to open my heart and eyes to His blessings. He answered that prayer because the messages I had received on MySpace prior to yours, were 99% solicitation and for me to show discernment on that particular message wasn't just by chance. It was what I asked for, albeit in a form somewhat foreign to me, but nevertheless a true feeler of sorts from your end. I'm glad I responded so quickly (and tactfully), because you were still online to receive my response. Little did I know you were waiting for your 5'5 Chinese drummer to be the one you were praying for, too. That worked out nicely didn't it?

Fast-forward eight months - the scenery flew by like a New York minute. Grace abundantly felt; a vision of our relationship so crystal clear; and a peaceful rest our hearts had each and every night knowing the next day wouldn't mimic the day before. The uncertain became certain as His plan unveiled the bride to whom He gave His life for. At that instant was when I departed from my mundane approach to life and came to an honest realization of what it truly meant to be a man of God and to take in my arms a beautiful girl...and fellow sister.

I joke around all too much sometimes, but yet you still see the little boy in me who wants so much to be loved by a heart so pure and honest. A heart putting aside its own happiness to encourage this dreamcatcher. For the better half of my life, I've pictured my very own family. One that I could take care of and cherish...one to share with someone who believed deeply in the institution of an everlasting marriage. A dream that eluded me for so long has now been caught. This whole time I tried to catch my dream without a net. You showed me that net, Amanda. This net won't ever rip nor will it ever leave my hands. It took an entire lifetime to build and I felt like you gave it to me when we went to California. The way you responded to my immediate and extended family goes to show that without a doubt you are invested in them as much as I am in yours. You never once showed a hint of unkindness to them. If you felt that you came away with so much, I will only wish I could begin to tell you how much I came away with. Even though I may never know how to tell you how much, I will always pray that as we grow old together that the dreams I catch will only bring you and me closer to our Father.

The dock to which I stumbled upon on a routine bike ride one day brought me a new life. It didn't take long for me to figure out that my life with you would start at the very place God was so clearly and abundantly felt. The warmth of His ardor was clothed with humidity the night I asked you. July 30, 2007 is the day I'll always remember. The day my biggest dream in life was caught. A dream to pursue the God of Wonders with my bride to be...and to live a life my loving parents always wanted me to have. I have so much more to say and share. It will be an honor and privilege to show you my heart each and every growing day with you, AmandaLyn. Thank you for laughing even when I'm not funny. Thank you for caring when it's not easy to. Thank you for seeing my heart beyond all of the ludicrous things I do and put you through. But most importantly, thank you for leading me closer to God in ways I could've never seen without you being by my side. This new life awaits you and me. And I will love you till no end...

~KH

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