Wednesday, August 27, 2008

yet another story line

i'm realizing that most people blog about really inspiring things. most people talk about more than their own lives. i love to read many people's blogs who talk about real life and real experiences. and i realized that i dont so much do that. i more talk about my personal journey. selfish? yes, kind of. but also, i've realized this is like my online journal of sorts.

so, i apologize to those of you who read this and get bored with my rantings about my experience learning to live as a gay christian in full time ministry. but to those of you who enjoy seeing God's hand in all this, thank you for reading! i enjoy keeping you in the loop. because this is quite a journey.

today i had coffee with a safe, low-risk amazing friend who i came out to about a month ago. but i've been wanting to tell her the whole story: my relationship with Hope. so today, yes at starbucks again, i told her all about Hope. it was amazing. she responded so well and was genuinely excited that i had found true love. she wanted to know all the details. and at the end even said: "omigosh, i feel like i need to get you a wedding present!" it was so beautiful. she was so supportive and definitely wants to come to our wedding ceremony, whenever we have one in the future. 

gotta love starbucks. i can't seem to keep secrets there.

it was so refreshing to finally get to talk about Hope like i've always wanted to. i've wanted to shout it from a mountain how i'm in love with the most beautifully created woman in the entire world! i want to praise God outloud for His provision and His grace. 

this road is hard, but i love that i know i'm not alone. God is there so close. closer than ever. and also, i've got about 9 people who now know about me and some of those people know about me and Hope. how freeing!

just had to share... 

3 comments:

Fran said...

You are on your journey- and that is what your blog is about.

Write it sister! This is your space and those of us who read it, come to read about you.

As for writing something inspiring... your blog is inspiring. Imagine if some young, frightened scared person comes here. They may feel self-hate and despair.

And your words would give them hope.

THAT is inspiring!

God bless you my friend, always.

Anonymous said...

I am glad you are building yourself a good support team. I liked her reaction too. It is always nice to have a friend genuinely rejoice with us.

Stephanie said...

"...so, i apologize to those of you who read this and get bored with my rantings about my experience learning to live as a gay christian in full time ministry."

Um, all the incredible things God is doing in your life is NOT boring, it's hopeful for many!!!

Keep it up sister!