WOW-Life is changing!!

Most of you know by now, that Arthur and I are engaged-or already married by the time you read this! I couldn't be any happier than I am right now! The last couple of years have been a struggle...from buying diapers, food, clothing, paying rent/bills, staying active in church, single mom's organization, balancing friends/family, finishing my Master's, travelling, moving multiple times, and maintaining my sanity all at the same time!! The struggle has been worth it, though! Along the way, I have realized how important family is to me. They never turn their back on me, and support me when I am at my lowest. I have also realized what it's like to lose friendships, struggle financially, and to be alone.

What most of you don't know...is that I was completely content with being alone! I had settled into the life of being a single mom, and knew that Christ was holding Aden and I in the palm of His hand. Then, after 5 years of being single, I met Arthur! We met at church/Sunday School/cell group and I had my eye on him-but not for the reason you would think! He had incredible answers and would challenge group conversations, and I agreed with him! We began sitting by each other here and there, and eventually he asked me and Aden to go out on his boat one sunny summer day:) After that, a crush in my heart had begun, so I started to pray about him! He then asked me to Bikes Blues & Barbecue (a motorcycle rally in AR)-and to ride on the back of his motorcycle with him. I had a friend die in a motorcycle accident a couple of years ago, and had sworn myself away from them! BUT, needless to say, I went-because I couldn't resist Arthur's charm! What I will say, is that when I pulled up to the house for our 'day date'-Arthur was wiping down his motorcycle with no shirt on. Oh my...I thought "Is this guy trying to impress me?" and I let out a little laugh in my car before I got out:) The next day at church, he asked me to lunch...Monday- watch football...Tuesday-talked on the phone...Wednesday- I cooked dinner and he took me to a movie...and the rest is not history, but it is about to be our future together!!

So, it looks as though we are about to start an ARMY family! God has provided, once again, and this time it was completely UNEXPECTED!!