Love For a Lifetime

"Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my lover among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. He has taken me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love. Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love. His left arm is under my head, and his right arm embraces me. " Song of Solomon 2: 3-6

As you read in the previous post I am head over heels in love! I had been praying that God would grant me the desire of my heart and bring me my husband. I prayed that he would be the kind man that my heart longed for. One that cherished me, loved me, cared for me, protected me, and adored me. God answered that prayer when he brought Justin into my life. Though it was quite unexpected and really when I least expected it, I have never felt so loved nor have I ever been so in love. I know without a shadow of a doubt when he looks at me that he sees beyond my outward appearance and stares directly at my soul. He loves me for exactly who I am and treats me like a queen. I can't even begin to describe how happy I am and how good my heart feels. It's almost as if my heart has never in my life been broken because now I am so complete with the man of my dreams beside me.

Last night we went to see Christmas lights down by the river. We rode in the truck for a while where it was warm. Just as we were finished riding through the lights Justin suggested we go for a horse and carriage ride. I was thinking he was crazy because it was freezing cold outside and the wind was blowing. Little did I know that he had come prepared with blankets. We loaded up in the carriage and strolled off. The carriage driver begins talking to us and telling us all about the horse. How fitting of it that the horse's name was Prince Charming. On the way through the light display the carriage driver was asked to stop. Justin took my hand and led me down off the carriage and into a field where there was a light display. He got down on one knee and said "Karen, will you be my bride for the rest of our lives?" I think the smile on my face shone brighter than the display of lights we were standing in as I said yes. He put the ring on my finger and we climbed back in the carriage to finish our ride. Neither of us could hardly speak for smiling and kissing. My heart just gleamed with joy. I laid down to sleep last night and thanked Jesus for sending me the best Christmas gift I had ever received-my Prince Charming, my Knight in Shining Armor, my Husband!

"My beloved is mine and I am his..." Song of Solomon 2:16

Justin- words cannot describe what my heart feels. You came into my life and completely swept me off my feet. You have shown me love like I only dreamed could exist. I look forward to sharing my life with you and discovering all the wonders that God has planned for us. I know the best is yet to come! I love you today more than I did yesterday but not near as much as I will love you tomorrow!