August 9, 2008

• Loving Life....And Ashley Too!!!

  First of all, thanks to Marti, Chris, Amanda and the others that have stopped by to wish me well, it means a lot!!!

  I imagine that there are people out there that would find it hard to believe that someone could find themselves on the road to recovery at such a high speed, but you know what??? I really believe that it is possible!!! I will admit that there are times when I can still feel the struggle, but I am determined to do all I can to cling on to God, and trust Him for the strength that I need to get me through each day.

  I don't get to see Ashley every day, but we still somehow manage to find ways to make up for lost time. The other night after church we went with some friends to Dairy Queen, and while we were there we discovered that we really have our personalities crossed!!! And by that I mean that her interests are mainly those of a typical guy, and mine, well, aren't!!! She loves the outdoors, hunting, fishing, action movies, hates the mall, and isn't too fond of boy bands. I of course, am the complete opposite. Yet in spite of it all, when I asked her if she was still sure (about us), she said yes.

  Due to the fact that we are handling our relationship as an old-fashioned courtship, we are very slow to say or do certain things that most people would be apt to rush along in a relationship. But can I tell all of you something???  Even though it's only been a few weeks, and we are taking things kinda slow, I am discovering deep within my heart, that I truly love her. We got to spend quite a bit of time together last weekend, and every time I looked into her eyes, it was all I could do to keep from saying to her "I love you..."

  As strange as it may seem, and as unlikely as it might look to the rest of the world, I'm beginning to see Ashley as someone I could really consider marrying one day.

  Just do me a favor and don't tell her I told you all this, mmkay???

  Love Always,

  -Richard.

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