People tell me that I’m too young, that I should wait a few more years before getting married–that it’s not easy, and I’m not ready to be his wife; to be who he needs me to be. But I must ask…how do they know? They tell me you can never be prepared, then turn around and say that I need to wait so that I can prepare. Which is it?
If I wait a few more years, what good will that do? I’ve poured just over four years into Jeffrey’s life, into getting to know him, and preparing to marry him. If the last four years haven’t done it, what will a few more do? I made a promise to him and that promise was forever, and any amount of waiting to be legally married isn’t going to change it. We’re married in every way except legally (and physically); we’re married in heart, mind, and soul, and we have been for over two years. I know I don’t know everything about him, but it’ll take me a whole lifetime to know him completely, and that’s what I’m going to do. My life will be his, and I’m prepared for that. I know there will be trouble, but I’m willing to face it.
People think I’m crazy…and they can think whatever they want. Jeffrey is the man for me and I’m willing to give up all of me, for us. I love him and have for quite a while now. The rose-colored glasses have come off for me and I feel differently about him then I did four years ago, and even though it’s not all “perfect love” like it was, I love him so much more than I did then. He’s not perfect and I’m not perfect, but God can work miracles. He has worked them in EVERY marriage that has lasted and He doesn’t tire. I am nervous about getting married because it isn’t going to be easy, and it is VERY much an unknown for me, but I believe we can make it.