Matchmaker, Matchmaker, (please don't) Make Me a Match

I really appreciate Erica's post over here: it goes right along with some things I've been thinking about lately. Thanks for being so frank and thoughtful, Erica!

My Valentines' thoughts in general are actually summed up beautifully (better than I could!) by a good friend here. I feel so blessed to watch my friend grow by leaps and bounds in Jesus!

 In my life right now, Valentine's Day is not about "my man" and me -I haven't even met him yet (though I love him dearly and pray for him every day...I know, mush mush)! Right now, Valentine's Day is time for me to be patient and content as I wait on God's timing for my future. Right now, Valentine's Day is time for me to remember and grasp a little better Christ's unbelievable love for me--He loved me when I was His enemy!

 Right now is also the perfect time for me to be thankful for my parents' beautiful marriage. Beautiful because it is based in a passionate love for God. Beautiful because it is forever. Beautiful because they choose to forgive each other. Beautiful because they choose to delight in each other.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for modeling a marriage that reflects Christ and the Church.

Made for Each Other

Credit

Though they look a little stiff in this picture, I love this sweet quote by Calvin Coolidge about his wife Grace:

"We thought we were made for each other. For almost a quarter of a century she has borne with my infirmities, and I have rejoiced in her graces." 

~Lissie 

Sneak Preview....

Lauren Laplante Photography

Lauren Laplante Photography

Lauren Laplante Photography

Lauren Laplante Photography

Yes that's right, we got the official photos from Tessa's and Aaron's wedding. They turned out amazing! I know my mom will post many, many more pictures on our family blog, but I thought I'd put some up as a teaser. My eyes fill with tears every time I think of God's goodness and grace toward us in guiding Aaron and Tessa's relationship, the beauty of the wedding, the fellowship of good friends, and the memories Tessa and I have together.

True Love: What is it?

As I prepare for  my own wedding coming up in March, I found this article very good and helpful and defining what love is in our confused and backwards culture.

The Elusive Concept of Love

~ Tessa

Video: Dancing in the Minefields

I absolutely love this song. This is exactly what I have been waiting for and hoping for and praying for. What a wonderful picture of a God-centered marriage!

~ Tessa