Happy 6

I hate to be that cheesy girl who blogs about her anniversary but this is truly an exception. It's not our 4.5 month anniversary or some random 17 month anniversary for that matter. Not trying to hate on those who celebrate every month. It is something to be applauded so I don't discount that. But in my opinion, 6 months is rather monumental.

It's a crossroad. You have spent a half a year together which is a long time relationship wise, especially in our culture. Six months. You've spent enough time together to get a good idea of who one another are. The good, the bad and the ugly. Not that I'm a relationship expert but six months is a time where you decide if that person is really worth it because passing the 6 month mark means it's serious. Why would you waste any more time with a person if they didn't suit you? Or aren't serious about their God-ordained future? It's something I'll never understand. To be in a relationship just to be in a relationship. So silly. I digress.

Eight months ago I met Daniel at our club basketball presentation. In that moment I never would have expected a future with him let alone a first date. But he fought like crazy to make me his. I told him I couldn't date him because he had other loves before Jesus. Usually this scares away the guys. Quite frankly it separates the boys from the men. You know them. First name Luke. Last name Warm. But Daniel, he surprised me.

He didn't take it as a challenge and he didn't get offended. He listened to my convictions and sought the Lord. As did I.

There was something different about this Daniel character. As he spoke from his heart, his wisdom reminded me of Solomon and his integrity reminded me of Joseph. You're probably thinking we were unequally yolked and I was foolish to begin dating him, but let me tell you...I have never met a man who's genuine goal in life is to help me be more like Christ every day AND puts my needs, desires and concerns first.

He didn't care what that looked like. If that meant that we were just going to be friends he was completely content with that. And that's when I fell in love. Well not really, but in that moment I could envision a future with him. Fittingly enough his faith and confidence in God's word reminded, and continually reminds me of Daniel. His name suits him to say the least.

I truly feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I pray that God continues to bless the next six months as we continue to strive to be more like Him. I love you Daniel James. You are my Ecc. 4:9-12

First date