It's Been a While....

Oh, how the follies of procrastination bind us. It has been a while indeed. So, allow me to bring you up to speed...
Aimee moved home. Soon after her settling, she ran off to institute for TFA (Teach for America, for those of you who have NO idea what that means). Institute, or as I would like to call it, prison, kept her quite busy. It was difficult for her, but she stuck it out like a champion. (Note: this woman works harder than any other human being I have ever come across.). Though it wasn't my first choice to have her so incredibly busy, I was amazed by her dedication and hard work. She never stopped working so hard despite the long hours and constant stress. Once that had ended, she almost immediately started working for PCA (Phoenix Collegiate Academy..... there are a lot of acronyms.... I suggest taking notes). This turned out to be a trial for her. Stress, long hours, and CRAPPY leaders to the school (crap emphasized for effect) started to wear her down. Yet, through it all, blessings were abundant. It really brought us closer together. I had the opportunity to give her blessings, and that really bonded us. There really isn't much more wonderful things in the world than bonding spiritually with the person you love. Well, it got to the point where her leaders began to criticize her teaching. That was the straw that broke the camels back. She ended up quitting her job. And I couldn't be happier with that decision. I kind of wanted it all along, but I didn't want her to feel like I didn't support her. But once she made that decision, I was so happy. And she is so much happier! That is all I ever truly want.

So, our original date to get married was October 12th. Unfortunately that isn't going to happen now with Aimee not having a job, and us still waiting on paperwork. If I am to be honest, this situation saddens me. A lot. There is nothing more I want in this world than to marry her. But I want to make it clear that this sadness and frustration isn't geared towards anyone (especially Aimee). However, I can still not be fond of a situation. My wonderful mother has reminded me of a biblical story of a man waiting to marry the woman he loves: Jacob and Rachel. Jacob was madly in love with Rachel, so much so that he was willing to work 7 YEARS for her! What's funny is, thats almost exactly the same amount of time from when I came to the realization I wanted to marry Aimee. When I saw her and I in front of the temple. My favorite verse reads (Genesis 29:20):

"20 And Jacob served seven years for ^aRachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the ^blove he had to her."

Now, I would be safe to argue that my love for Aimee is rather strong. However, it's opposite for me. Because of the love I have for her, a few days seems like 7 YEARS. I guess I still have a few things to learn from the lord :). (Note: I am begrudging to learn them... grrrrr....) Yet, I would wait 7 more years. And 7 more years on top of that to be with her. Would I want it to be like that? Not in the slightest. But if it came down to that I would. The reason being that there is no one else in this world I would rather be with. I am a far cry from perfection, and I am selfish and impatient. Though, she still loves me and I wonder why at times. I would give anything to be able to be with her, including my patience. I have a lot to work on, and perhaps I need to feel like 7 years are more like days. But I'd still be counting down the hours :)