Valentine

This is the first ever Valentine's that I've been in a relationship.... and my fiance is approximately 8,800 miles away from me. This has been a great day of reflecting and thankfulness. Allow me to be sappy for a minute so every year Facebook can keep bringing this up for us.

I am so thankful for you, Mgcini. When we first met, you showed your heart through your kindness to me and to others. You became my best friend because I never felt like I had to pretend around you. You let me be myself and we had the best of times. You're one of a few people that I have so much fun with I let all guard down and literally dance, laugh, and sing like no one's watching.

On Valentine's day last year you bought the entire training house chocolate. You went out of your way to make us an amazing breakfast - and lunch - to make sure everyone felt special.

You're genuine. Open. Honest.

Finally one day you told me you liked me. When I told you "sorry, I like you too, but I can't..." you were content to wait a whole year to take the next step.

You never pressure me to do anything. You respect me. Genuinely care about me. You helped me get through tough times last year and you drive me closer to Jesus each day. You are willing to suffer through countless phone calls with a three second delay just to make sure you can hear about my day and tell me you love me, miss me, and think I'm amazing.

So here's an open letter to you, and the world, to make sure everyone knows you are amazing.

When you asked me if I wanted to marry you, it was one of the easiest questions I've ever answered. Your love for the Lord and passion for sticking to the Truth is just one of many things that makes me excited to follow you for the rest of my days. You are an amazing leader. You will be an incredible dad. You fill my heart with joy like no other.

Come what may, we thank God that He has brought us this far and look forward to where He will take us. Thanks for being willing to embark in life as a sojourner with me as we prepare to finally find our home in the arms of Jesus. Love you to the moon and back. ❤

Ladies, let me encourage you that there are some incredible solid men out there. They may be right in front of you, or God may take you on a crazy journey before He plops him in your lap. Just know that God's timing is oh so perfect and He literally always knows best.