Love bug

day twenty nine

Be intentional about pouring out today. Write a note and prayer so that the thousands of miles seem small!



Billy -

Today is the third Valentine's Day we've spent as a couple, and I am honored to say that there will be many more to come. I don't really like Valentine's Day, and I don't really like how it has the ability to build up or destroy how someone feels (thanks to our media and commercialization!) But, there is something I do like about Valentine's Day with you. It gives me an extra opportunity, for today, to pour into you what you should be hearing.

You should be hearing that I think you're strong. I think you're some kind of warrior that is full of courage, and perseverance. You should be hearing that I love how you love, and I love your ability to look at me with a gentle spirit, and patient eyes. You should be hearing that you are great, and you prove it, even when you don't have to. Sometimes, you might not even know you do! You should be hearing that you are valued: you are valued as a man, as a soldier, as a son, as a brother, as a friend, and as my person.

You should be hearing that you are selfless. You give to me in ways that are unseen, and are unspoken, and you don't take the glory. You should be hearing that you are treasured by your family, by me, and by the Lord.

Don't ever give up because you are bold. You are trustworthy, and really, you are adorable. You are beautiful to me, and you will be a great person so experience life with... in fact, you already are!

You have grown so much, and so have I... but how exciting is that? We start this year knowing that we have each other and that no matter what, whether it's this holiday or any other day of the year, we have each other and we have so much to grow and learn in.

No matter where I am, or what I express, or what I lack to tell you, I am here and I am not going anywhere at all. We have the power to do some pretty incredible things, with God's guidance.

1 John 4:16 says "I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love."

Today, just like any other, I want you to remember who you are, and what you mean to me.

I love you, Nook. More every day!

-Brianna