Hello friends! Today is a small, but special little day to me, meaning that it marks a whole month that I've been with that cute guy in the picture above. His name is Adam, and he's quite a blessing. Here's why:
he is a great steering wheel drummer
his gifts are small in the best way
he remembers more about people than anyone I know
he is willing to serve, always
his heart is gentle and teaches me to be more gentle
he bought me a stinkin' plant
he loves rain almost as much as i do. (almost.)
he also loves Duluth and the northwoods
he teaches me about how God is big and yet pursues us deeply
he loves Jenna and Coral a lot
he also loves Ryan Reisner a lot
he is quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry
his parents are his favorite people
he's darn punny
he dances with me, though I know he hates it
he loves hymns, and the Oh Hello's, and Sleeping at Last
he let me acknowledge my fears, but not remain in them
he loves the stars and the one who created them
his gifts are small in the best way
he remembers more about people than anyone I know
he is willing to serve, always
his heart is gentle and teaches me to be more gentle
he bought me a stinkin' plant
he loves rain almost as much as i do. (almost.)
he also loves Duluth and the northwoods
he teaches me about how God is big and yet pursues us deeply
he loves Jenna and Coral a lot
he also loves Ryan Reisner a lot
he is quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry
his parents are his favorite people
he's darn punny
he dances with me, though I know he hates it
he loves hymns, and the Oh Hello's, and Sleeping at Last
he let me acknowledge my fears, but not remain in them
he loves the stars and the one who created them
What's neat about that list of things is that they do not bless me only, but all people Adam comes in contact with. At first I was wary and not so quick to write this post, primarily because I am afraid of public attention concerning my private life. But then I realized that Adam is not mine to keep for myself, and the world (or the small number of people that read this blog) deserves to know him also. This past month has been one of incredible growth, as I learn what it looks like to cast out fear with the perfect love of my God, as well as trust that he brings us blessings to bless us. If there is one thing I have learned, it is the truth that God is constant, pursuing us in all places at all times, the same yesterday and today and forever. He knows what and who we need at the time that we need it. And I find that incredibly beautiful.
So today, I am thanking God for Adam and the way that his life blesses other peoples'.
So today, I am thanking God for Adam and the way that his life blesses other peoples'.