Love Is Worth The Wait
Nashville, U.S.A. - February 20, 2007
There are a lot of places I have written blogs over the past year; from dusty Peruvian buses to the glistening Australian beach to the chilling Nepalese altitude. But tonight, instead of writing this blog in an obscure internet cafe, I have the privilege of composing this letter in the comfort of my cozy apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, with my brand new wife, Traci, by my side.
There is a saying that the best things in life come to those who wait. For me, there couldn't be a statement that rings more true in my life right now. Although I have been able to travel to 5 continents and 30 countries in the past year, I can honestly say that I have never felt more excitement in my life than what I feel right now.
In the past few months, I returned home early from across the globe to surprise my wife, got engaged, planned a wedding in 5 weeks, got married New Years Eve, planned and enjoyed a 3 week honeymoon, set up a business, worked on four projects, packed and moved from Seattle, packed and moved Traci from Kansas City and discovered and moved into an apartment in Nashville.
Amazing wedding photos by Ben DeRienzoAnd yet even though our lives are completely chaotic at the moment, we have both never felt so much peace about where we are, and have never felt more confidence that this is exactly where God wants us. It's actually hilarious to me what love can do to someone. As I write this, I am literally sitting in a sea of unopened boxes, squeezed into a one-person chair with my wife (our only piece of furniture) with no idea of what the future will look like. But this by far the best time in my entire life.
I truly believe that God's timing is perfect. And just as I felt a calling in May 2005 to go on this adventure with my friend Patrick, I felt an equal calling to return home to the woman of my dreams in late November 2006. There is so much more I will share in the coming weeks about the incredible adventure I have had over the past year (and answer many questions you might have). But for the moment, I wanted to share this very exciting news, and have asked my wife, Traci, to share a bit of our recent engagement story in the blog below.
Thank you all for your prayers, your encouragement and your support through the peaks and valleys. This has truly been one of the most amazing adventures of my life... and it's really just beginning.
Lee
becky kenealy said...This is a wise, sane Christian faith: that a man commit himself, his life, and his hopes to God; that God undertakes the special protection of that man; that therefore that man ought not to be afraid of anything… George MacDonald You are a pretty amazing young couple and I have been blessed to hear about alot of it from Heddie and I sooo look forward to following where He takes you both. Congratulations and have a truly BLESSED life. becky kenealy
Uncle C & Aunt K said...What a geat story! We've been telling many of our friends about it...hope that's OK !!! It sure holds their interest.
Oliver said...hey man god bless you bien venido al mundo de los casados . Oliver
Allison said...This is so exciting and precious to me. God bless the both of you as you begin your new journey with each other. The wedding pictures are lovely! Please post more pictures and more of your story.
Jennifer said...Happy Birthday Patrick! I know many people are being blessed by this project and by you being there teaching them. I hope you have a great Birthday!