Finding Our Way
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 1:36PM What's a personal blog without personal honesty?
Engagement is special. We'll never be here again, so to myself in ten years, documenting who we are in this moment, is special. Marcus and I have reached the 39 days (who's counting though, really) before two become one. We've been shaken, frustrated, and lost during much of the process, be we have grown tremendously in our dependence and love for God and another.
The plan has been to leave for a year in December and continue in missional work throughout Asia. I began making connections while overseas, so without hesitation, we booked our flights, made the necessary arrangements, and announced it to the world. UNannounced to moi, God was strategically placing people in our path who would mentor us, and later help us realize this dream needed to wait.
It didn't make sense that serving God through mission could possibly NOT be what He wanted for us. But through much prayer and input since, we've confirmed this first year together needs attention, a foundation, and some kind of stability. I'm sure there are people who never struggle with what they do or where they're going, but it's not difficult to live in your own will, is it. I was devastated when Thailand left the picture, yet in a subtly selfish way, I'm quite alright with making time for US. We've never had it, so to this I raise my glass, and ching.
I have no doubt our hearts pull toward Asia, and when God has built up the team he's creating between us, we'll be there! Until then, I'll be enjoying all the glory a fresh marriage brings. When I'm ready to set Marcus and his clothes on fire because they can't make it to the hamper, or when he's ready to run me over because I've stickie-noted his entire body with reminders, I can look back to the joy and anticipation of our long-awaited union, and give thanks for his beautiful life, and perfect butt.
We're just a couple'a'lovebirds, finding our way.
View Printer Friendly Version
Email Article to Friend
Reader Comments (6)
You are seriously so amazing. Ha!
Oh my goodness! Now we seriously need to SkYpE! I am happy that you guys are following what God wants for you...I will pray for wisdom while you make these tough choices! At least you have your perfect butts to help you along the way.
gina, i'm so excited for you and marcus (and his perfect butt)! could you be any funnier??!! seriously, god is going to use the two of you in amazing ways. you're displaying a lot of maturity and wisdom in this tough decision, and god's going to honor your faiathfulness in a way that will knock your socks off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gina, I love your honesty, thoughtfulness, and humor! That must have been a tough decision, and I'm sure you and Marcus have a beautiful first year together! I look forward to your blog posts and following your inspiring life in pictures and stories :) xoxo, Christa
Gina dear, that is a brave entry! I'm proud of you both (although a bit sad too, but that is only from selfish motives!) for following the Lord's leading and not pushing your own agenda through. His Plans are always the best and the highest and you couldn't have chosen better than following those. (Isaiah 55:7-9 and Jer 28:11). He has great plans for you, be ready for surprises, but first.... the big day!!!
Always know that when the doors open to come out this way again, we will be here waiting with open arms and... a rice cooker plus plus......!
love you both and praying for you both, Adrienne
Hi Gina and Marcus! So great meeting you two. I'll look forward to checking back to your blog often to see all of your great work as well as your personal milestones!
All the best,
Alice