Can't Touch this!

Hello All!

I've been contemplating this post for a long time and tonight I decided that it was finally time to type it up and hit "Publish Post". As most of you know, Matt and I have been dating/courting for the last 5 months (well, almost five months). God has so incredibly blessed our relationship, it's almost too much for Matt and me to comprehend. We honestly have days where we just have to step back and say "Wow, God. Thank you for blessing us."

One of the very first things I shared with Matt when he told me that he was interested in dating/courting was that I had a strong conviction from the Lord to not kiss until I am married. Let me just tell you, as a woman who has never dated anyone (praise God) it is very hard to tell a man that he wouldn't be able to kiss you unless he marries you. Most guys are like "whatever" and "peace out", but not Matt. Matt reminded me that I had told him about that earlier in our friendship and that it was something that he completely respected and wanted to honor. Whew! What a load off of my shoulders. God completely showed up and reminded me that he is EVER FAITHFUL!

So fast forward a bit, Matt and I are just truckin' along in our relationship...learning about each other and completely enjoying each other's company. We both felt a tugging from God that we needed to fast. Not just a one time thing but something that he wanted us to do at least once a week until he said not to or until marriage "happened". This "thing" that the Lord was leading us to was a fast from ALL physical touch on one day out of the week. "WHAT? Lord, we must have heard you incorrectly. We are already not kissing and NOW you are saying that we can't hold hands, hug or even fist bump at least once a week! This is insane." Those were the things that ran through the mind of my flesh man while my spirit man KNEW that it was to be so. Let me just tell you, that one day each week has quite possibly been the best day of most of our weeks. The Lord has shown us so much about each other on those days. We have recently been discussing how awesome it is that we desire to be in each other's presence just as much when we aren't able to hold hands and hug each other and we do when we can. This has been an incredible test of our faith in Christ and our ability to trust Him when He tells us to do something. Also, it has increased our desire to remain pure and set an example of purity for other people.

The journey has been....incredible.

Thanks for reading. I pray you were blessed.

Until next time-

Les

Quick!

Today, one of my patients was yawning and I jokingly said "Stop that". He said, "It's a bad habit I learned yesterday FROM YOU!!!" Guess that's what happens when I stay up too late! Oops!

Today, one of my patients saw a picture of MM and me. She said "Wooo he sure is a good lookin' fella" I, of course, agreed. When I told MM, he said "Good to know the old ladies think I'm hot" ;)

One more....

Last night, Matt came by my apartment and made dinner for us. At one point he says "I went by Fresh Market today to get you a Pink Lady apple because I know they are your favorite. They didn't have them so I got these Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies instead." I started laughing hysterically. Instead of a healthy snack/dessert I got fattening sugar-filled cookies. I'm not complaining though!!! Grateful for his sweet surprises!

Until next time-

Les

Some Recent Photos

Took too long to upload the few pictures so I'm not up to captioning them. Enjoy the fun times!

Until next time

-Les

My Man, MM, Graduated!!!!

I have been excited about Matt graduating for a while but yesterday when I was sitting in the auditorium (sweating profusely) I couldn't not have been more proud, thrilled and excited for him. He has worked so hard since he has been in college. He had worked a nearly full time job (30 hours per week) and has taken a heavy class schedule most semesters.

Within the last two weeks, he has been inducted into two honor societies including Phi Kappa Phi, received a Wall Street Journal award and graduated Cum Laude. Yeah, he's smart!

It was an excellent day altogether. My mom was able to come here for the weekend and was able to meet Matt's family including his grandparents. We had lunch together and just had an awesome time of fellowship and fun. We are truly blessed. Here are a few pictures from the day!

Mrs. Claire, Mr. Rob, Matt, Holly (and Kieran), Mitch, and Ben

Mom, Matt, me

Me and My sweet Matt!

Until next time

-Les

Funny Funny Funny!

This funny joke fits right in with my life involving my patients...I think you'll like it too!

Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Miami , are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore.. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?" The pharmacist answers, "Yes." Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?" Pharmacist: "Of course, we do." Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?" Pharmacist: "All kinds." Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?" Pharmacist: "Definitely." Jacob: "How about suppositories?" Pharmacist: "You bet!" Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's?" Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works." Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely." Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?" Pharmacist: "We sure do." Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?" Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes." Jacob: "Adult diapers?" Pharmacist: "Sure." Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Until next time

-Les

P.S. Hoping for an updated post with pictures soon but right now I'm just trying to sleep when I can and still spend time with my man!!!

A quick story...

Before I tell the quick story, let me just say that life is good. Super duper crazy busy but good nonetheless.

Now for the story...

Earlier this week I was working with one of my patients and I was having her complete automatic sentences like: Up and down, right and left, salt and pepper. I gave her this sentence to complete: Young and____. The most popular answer is: OLD. However, this sweet lady said "Young and Restless"!!!!

I almost fell out of my chair because I was laughing so hard. Such a sweet moment and right then I knew she was a soap opera fan!

Until next time-

Les