Early Fall Update

The last four months have been some of the busiest months of my life, with frequent trips to Louisiana, Houston, Colorado, Livingston, Arkansas, and Missouri. All these trips were cherished opportunities to be with Amber. Between trips, I've been working 50-60 hour work weeks to save vacation time. In between work, sleep, and house-maintenance, we talk on the phone. Would you believe that two quiet people can talk over 6000 minutes per month? :-) In any other context, I'd be dead-tired from all this activity, but something special keeps me going...

My love for Amber continues to grow as I spend time with her, and I frequently discover new aspects of her fine character. She is full of what most would consider incongruent qualities, yet she blends them beautifully. She is cheerful yet sober-minded, spirited yet chaste, soft yet committed, contented yet seeking, peaceful yet vigilant. She is truly a 1 Peter 3 woman, with the "imperishable qualities" that are "precious in the sight of God." She is beautiful to me in every way, and I am continually amazed that she sees me worthy of her love.

I asked her to marry me on September 27, and since we see no reason to wait, we will marry on October 30, if God is willing.

I am so thankful to God. Praise be to Him who loves us so unconditionally!