October 7, 2004
Dear Mark,
You're right, dating
is a serious thing, not to be taken lightly.
And love is troublesome, but oh, so worth it. I really thank God for all the guys I had
crushes on, because I learned so much from how they responded to me. They were all Christians, some more mature
than others. Some of the most
encouraging words I ever heard from a guy were, "It's just a friend
thing. It's never going to be anything
more than that." Because I knew he
was right, but I needed him to tell me that.
And then he said, "I hope you do find somebody." Because he knew how much I wanted
somebody. And I said, "Thank you. Just pray for me, OK?" I expect he still is praying for me.
I wonder, Mark,- and
you don't need to answer this question - but I wonder, what kind of a woman
would it take for you to ask her to marry you?
I feel sad when I think about you with a cold, petting the cats and
drinking hot chocolate, with no one to talk to.
But our Heavenly Father knows best.
In the words of the
song, "Unfailing love flows from His heart and heals my soul. In spite of who I am, He loves and makes me
whole. I almost can't believe it's true
- unfailing love - and yet I know, He gave His life to give to me unfailing
love."
Your sister in
Christ,
Sharon Rose
October 7, 2004
Howdy, Sharon Rose!
What a nice
sentiment, that you feel sorry for me aaaallll alone at home. I really do appreciate it. I can't really say that I can remember a time
when being alone was burdensome, but I can't say that I have ever really been
alone, as even when the folks are away for months at a time, I know that they
are planning on coming back. I've always
been somewhat of a hermit.
I don't think I have
any requirements for "the" woman I would consider marrying. I leave it entirely up to God to show me if
and when I should get hitched. I know
for the majority of people, God has a wonderful companionship planned, and
there are few greater feelings to me than seeing couples together raising kids
and terribly in love. I have tried to
fit the norm and be romantically involved, but have found that that invariably
leads to disastrous results. So I say
again that I am just going to try to be aware to where our Lord is leading me
and not fight what He has in store. Thanks again for the great compassion you
show!
Your key-pal,
Mark
"A FRIEND LOVETH AT ALL TIMES."