Rory has the week off, so we took the "kids" (dogs) up to manzanita lake up in North Fork. We enjoyed sun bathing, Rory took a dip in the cold water, we boulder jumped and hiked a bit, and Rory fished. The weather was on and off chilly a bit of sun popping through. Overall a lovely monday off!
My papa came down to spend the weekend with me and meet Rory for then first time! We enjoyed antiquing, dinner with the boyfriend, we shared so many laughs, and stories. Lots of tears as I shared the wonderful gift I had found in the man my Dad would meet the Next day. I took my Dad to the restaurant where I first met Rory. He was tickled! We needed this weekend my Dad & I. It renewed in us both Hope. For the future, for what's to come. God is a good and faithful God. He rebuilds the broken, makes beauty out of ashes. My Dad, brought to tears, heard that hope in me.
Life is a journey. I've been on and off sick for about 2 months now... I finally feel like im on the tail end of it. Praise God. But I've still enjoyed God's blessings through it all. Enjoy the photos.
The sunday prior to Valentines Day, Rory's boss, called and told him He'd e going out of town, about three hours away, to Oakland for the week. This of course, made me so sad thinking I'd spend our first Valentines days alone. My heart hurt, but Rory assured me, he'd make me feel special, even from three hours away. And make me feel amazing, did he! I woke up Valentines day, and around 7, for work, and saw a text something like this, " When you rise, check the entry way." I bolted and looked outside and found 6 long stem res roses on my porch. Included in that was a love poem Rory wrote for me and a gift certificate for the nicest spa, for an hour long massage! Something I'd been mentioning I'd been wanting, for awhile! He heard me and blessed me abundantly by buying me that gift card. Little did I know what else He had in store for that day. He sent another dozen red roses to my work. And at around six o clock I got a knock on the door. My handsom boyfriend stood at my door with even more red roses! He drove three hours back to Fresno to take me to dinner.... He said as I hugged Him, "You really didnt think I'd miss our first Valentines Day did you?" He took me to the restaurant where we met, and we shared an amazing steak dinner. I feel, to this day, almost a month later... Amazingly cherished. God keeps whispering His love for me, through my sweet Rory. Thank you Jesus for your gifts.
Oh what joy I have found. Well folks, God has brought a treasure into my life and into my heart. He is a delight and a gift. A learner of my heart and a cherisher of my very soul. He is my companion and my best friend. I am over joyed!! I thank God from who all blessings flow. My gift from God is Rory.
My heart sings
