Distance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

"Distance makes the heat grow fonder" is a phrase I have been hearing a lot lately as you can imagine. Today is the day that starts the beginning of my and Shanes seven months apart while he is training to become an Airborne Ranger. Although this phrase is definitely true, it doesn't make me miss him any less.

As much as I will miss him however, I couldn't be more proud of him; not because he is serving our country, but because he is serving our Lord. Shane's mission in the Army is to spread the word of God to the men on the front line and anyone he comes into contact with really. It fills my heart with joy to see him serving our God with all he has. In this past year together I have witnessed Shane grow into a stronger and stronger man of God. He has led me and pointed me to the Lord in times of darkness and light. More than anything Shane had shown me glimpses of Christ's love through the way he loves me and glimpses of Christ's grace through the way he forgives me, even when I least deserve it. He has become a man I look up to. I am so thankful for God's presence in Shane and my life. I know God is going to do wonderful things through Shane and wonderful things through our marriage.

So as I say goodbye to my bestfriend, I look forward to the time God and I get to spend together; strengthening the most important relationship I have.

James 1:2 -" count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,  for you know that the testing of our faith products steadfastness."

P.S. this is an example of how handsome shame is going to look in his uniform :)

The boys together for the last time

So here I am, car packed to the top, ready to begin my first journey.