A word about MDB

Dear Friends,

Although readers may be getting used to my writing about various topics, I seldom take things "home" and talk about my personal life. I'd like to spend a moment or two tonight, however, talking about my darling bride (MDB).

My darling bride and I met via the internet earlier this year. I had been divorced for two years and was in a relationship that was going nowhere fast, so I thought, "What can it hurt?" and I tried the personals service on Yahoo. Actually, I didn't know it was the Yahoo service. I signed up through a Christian web service that I've received e-mail from for several years, so I thought it was their service. No matter. I'd been on the service for about a week or two when I realized that I was never going to get anywhere without a photo on the site, so I took a gift card I'd received for Christmas and bought a scanner/printer at Best Buy and then scanned in a school picture from last year. Not too long after that, I started to get some "hits." One of the more interesting ones was from MDB, whose title line was "must love to laugh." She sent me an "icebreaker," so I thought I'd respond. Things were a little guarded at first, which I really appreciated because I wasn't real sure how far to go with this deal; I mean, is it really possible to meet someone NICE this way? I wasn't sure, but I knew that unless I stepped over the edge, I'd never find out, either. Anyway, we spent a week or two just feeling each other out via e-mail and then agreed to meet; on February 15. We met at the Starbucks in Barnes and Noble. I bought the coffee and we spent 3 hours talking. It seemed like three minutes! Frankly, I felt as though I'd known her all of my life! Anyway, when it was over, I walked her to her car, but there was no kiss goodbye, or even a handshake! I didn't want to appear too forward, so I didn't say anything, but we got things going on e-mail again real quick and decided to meet again for a movie and dinner. Even though we didn't even hold hands during the movie, we DID kiss goodnight when the date concluded and I thought my feet were going to blow right off of my legs! Woo-Hoo! Anyway, things went pretty quickly after that and we both knew that we were meant for one another by God himself! We were married on June 7th.

MDB's name is Kim. Kim is absolutely the sweetest, kindest, most tolerant, most compassionate person I've ever known. She's absolutely gorgeous, both physically and spiritually. Kim is a tireless worker and seldom just sits still, which I really appreciate since that's the way I am. She loves to get out and do things, but she's just as comfortable around the house taking care of what needs to be done. The best part about her is the fact that she's got really poor eyesight - she thinks I'm good-looking! LOL! Not only that, but she's a poor judge of character - she thinks I'm flawless! LOLx2!!! Seriously, we're a match that is perfect! I love her unconditionally and she loves me the same way! God Himself brought us together and we will praise Him every day for it and love and cherish one another forever!

Father God,

Thank You for bringing Kim into my life! She's the angel I've been dreaming of for as long as I can remember! I don't ask for much in the way of personal stuff, God, but I do ask this; watch over my darling Kim! Keep her in the palm of Your hand; guide her, protect her, lead her, walk beside her. Keep her safe and in good health. Lord God, You said that we could, in faith, ask a mountain to be removed to the sea and it would happen if we would just believe. You said that You would never give us a stone if we asked for bread, or a snake if we asked for fish. Father, I know that You love us and only want what's best for us. I ask You now, in the name of Jesus, to grant my request; keep my darling Kim in the palm of Your hand, keep her in safety, and bless her with every desire of her heart. Praise God for Kim! She's the angel from my dreams! In Jesus' name, amen!

I love you, Kim! - Dan