Proverbs 31 is like the quintessential young women's "We are all daughters of God" chapter to quote. It really is a great section! But I couldn't help but grin and smile upon reading the same words in Ryan's tiny cursive handwriting last Saturday. He quoted it, of course completely unaware of its status as very very popular among YW.

I went to his family's house on Saturday for his 3 year old brother's birthday and then again on Sunday for dinner. It was fun, but when I went home Sunday night I couldn't help but cry in the darkness of my room. I miss him, he is my best friend. It is a funny feeling because I am proud of what he is doing and wouldn't want him to do anything else with this time, but selfishly I wish he could be with me, too. He writes wonderful letters, with allusions to the past and hopes for the future, but most importantly he writes his testimony in bits and pieces.

It gives me the motivation to write back with the same love and friendship. Waiting just isn't hard when there is something very much worth waiting for, some sweet goal.

The other part of my heart and mind is quite busy finishing school (three weeeeeeks!) and getting a job. I'm definitely not waiting by the doorstep for twenty-three months to creep by.

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