For you my friend

*The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful (friend) who can find?* (pv. 20:5-6)

I remember when I met you for the first time.

Sharing giggles,

sharing ice cream and stories.

Sharing jokes, "I'm a raccoon" and 64 oz. sodas

Rollerblades, Christmastime with your family,

but also moments of weakness.

Giving up was never an option.

And you taught me to love.

We talked about this day. How one day God would bless us.

We talked about love and life and how

sometimes neither make much sense.

Wishes, hopes, and dreams were

a part of our everyday conversation.

Fighting to keep

the friendship God had given us.

Keeping our hands holding

loosely

what He holds tightly.

You showed me how to rejoice with those who sing,

and weep with those who hurt.

You always were the first to reach

across the distance

and hold my hand.

You loved me

and love me

through the distance, time, and space.

And now I love you so during this time of rejoicing.

Surely, my heart overflows, for you Katie.

For you my friend

Congratulations to my dear Katie "ducky" Brannan and the man who won her heart, Eli Suddarth.
*He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.*
(pv. 18:22)