The short answer is "on cloud nine!"
As befits my usual "routine" of blogging- I am behind on posting. But this time includes more negligence than other posts, because this time I've neglected to share with my readers the most exciting news I've experienced since the Lord's work of salvation in my life many years ago.
We have officially been courting since September 4th, and it has been the most amazing and peace filled experience thus far. I cannot praise my Lord enough for His grace. I am both humbled and thrilled to have been chosen and pursued by Andrew. Wow!
Not alone...
On the same weekend that Andrew and I started courting, one of my dear friends from church began courting another young man in our church.
Meet Daniel and Bethany
Ten days after Bethany and Daniel, and Andrew and I started courting, dad got a phone call from yet another young man in our church...
Meet Clay
Clay and Hannah's courtship officially started on September 14th. Praise God for His mercy! It has been absolutely amazing going through this process with two of my dearest friends! It's been awesome having Hannah to sympathize with the lack of memory and inability to focus. Our poor family is getting a double dose of twitterpation. They've been amazing!
Apparently there's something goin' around our church...and I'm so glad I caught it!"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen"
6 comments:
I'm so glad you "caught" it too, Stephanie!!! ;) We were so excited for you when we heard the news {from Christie's blog}!! You've been in my prayers and will continue to be so... The Lord is so GOOD, huh? :D
Love,
Lauren
Oh what a wonderful testimony. I am so excited for you both! Praise the Lord. I can't wait to continue to hear what He is doing in your lives.
Dearest Stephanie,
We are so very excited for all 4 of you! Please know that our family will be praying for all of you. Please send my best regards to your precious mother. I think of her often and let her know that I will be praying for her as well.
Blessings,
Mrs. Hope
Stephanie,
Oh, I can't tell you how excited I am for you and Hannah. When I read Christie's blog a couple of weeks ago, I just about jumped out of my chair. I am praying for ya'll as you go through this joyous time. Please keep us updated.
Your Sister in Christ,
Amanda Davis
from way down in South Georgia
Yay! What a beautiful, long-awaited post!:) Words cannot tell how happy I am for you and Hannah!! Praise God!
You two have always been like older sisters to me, and I love you both so dearly!
In Christ,
Carrie :)
Hello Stephanie from a reader in Australia! I've been 'following' your blog for a while now, :) and have often been encouraged by your example as an older stay-at-home daughter. I too, love the Lord and am at home serving with my family, and it is always so wonderful seeing others doing likewise, and then seeing the Lord work mightily in their lives...like He has in yours! My sister and I (who are very similar ages to you and Hannah), were so excited to read this blog post, and then also to read about your sister beginning a courtship so soon after you! What a blessing from the Lord! I pray that this time for both of you will be one of much growth and encouragement in the Lord, and that He will continue to direct your paths.
Love in Christ,
Abbie, and Grace T. :)
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