Dear family and friends,
I have a surprise for you all. It is still quite a surprise to me.
I’m sure you all remember that Bro. Buddy Maynard came to visit us in April 2008, then in October he brought his whole family back to visit us. Our two families bonded immediately. It was like we knew each other all our lives. Actually, we have known each other, though not as intimately, through the ministry for 15 years. Without even realizing it, Russell, Bro. Buddy’s oldest son, and I were praying about each other for a long time, and God confirmed His will to both of us, as well as to our parents, who are thrilled with the match. We have been best friends for several months now, and what began as friendship has blossomed into love.
On July 14th my family woke me up at the crack of dawn to tell me that Russell and Bro. Buddy were arriving at the airport. I was completely shocked. Within an hour of walking in our door, Russell presented me with a gorgeous promise ring and asked if he could court me. I said yes!!! =) We have committed our relationship to the Lord, and prayed and prayed and prayed, and we know it is God’s will for us to be married. We could not be more excited about the future. It is the most wonderful thing in the world to know God’s will and to fulfill it.
For now I am enjoying my time with Russell, but you will know more details in the near future. In the meantime, Russell has more pictures on his blog HERE. Lydia also has some posts HERE. I will have some stuff on my blog soon. Like I said, for now I am enjoying this brief visit with my best friend in the whole world.
Love,
Hannah & Russell
I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me.
~ Song of Solomon 7:10
God is so good to this girl!
7 comments:
I'm happy, Hannah. Happy for both of you. A little sad right now, but still happy. Hard to explain. I love you both a lot. =)
I know you will have a wonderful future together...
Lyd
Love you, Lyd! =) You're the best sister ever!
I feel I've said all that can be aptly expressed concerning my utmost joy for you, dear friend, but I'll say it again... I'm SO VERY HAPPY for you and Russell! The LORD our God is so-o-o GOOD!!! How can we begin to understand our God's perfect ways, Hannah? All your waiting and trusting and delighting in Him has brought forth His goodness--He's done all the rest, as He is WELL able. I'm AMAZED. His perfect guidance every moment, though often groping along in dimness of the pathway, we never need doubt. He is ever beside us--His presence alone is assuring, but our faith in what He can and WILL do, be it soon or in the distant future, is the very "substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen"! And we can be positively assured of seeing that goodness of the LORD! He is so faithful! Praise His Name!
I have absolutely loved the pictures you all have shared. You are so-o-o beautiful, Hannah, and you look so rapturously happy with Russell there beside you. I'm so very glad for the wonderful time you're having with your delightful company!
It's amazing, sister!
I love you!
Naomi
Hey Hannah, I am happy for you both, I enjoy the pictures and vidoes of y'all. I am still a little shock at it all, and like Lyd said, a little sad, but happy. WellI am going to run. Talk to you later. Love your little bro.
Aaron
Just writing to say that I love the post and that I love you! You are a blessing to me in more ways than I can number.
Your love,
~~
Russell
God is good all the time to those who love and trust Him. Lord bless you both. I feel like I know you two sisters Ms. Hannah, and I'm dearly happy for you and Bro. Russell. TRULY a Match made in Heaven! I've heard that saying before, how true it is here with you two :) Praise the Lord!
Ms. Elsie
Congratulations Hannah! I've been reading your blog off and on for a few months and have always found your posts to be very encouraging! I really enjoyed reading about your new relationship - especially since God has been working in a similar way in my life - if God can send a wonderful guy to 'nowhere' MN and one to Holland - He can do anything!
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