Gone Courting

I guess it’s starting to be public knowledge.

I have been courting a lady who is thrilling my heart.  I mentioned to her that I would not want to carve out a place for her in my heart – as though I had to cut out all parts that relate to Jill.  Instead, God is enlarging my heart to let another enter.

And I love it!

Because of the current use of the word “dating”, I’m a little reluctant to splash it over a page on this blog.  With terms such as hook up, one night stand and multiple partners in vogue when people date, I want to be very clear.

I enter this relationship with the intent of marriage. 

I have enjoyed being around a number of single women in this last while.  They have helped me to laugh, played piano for me at seniors homes, delivered meals to me, counseled me and been a great comfort in time of sorrow.  These women are amazing, but not marriage partners from my perspective.  Not to say that  fleeting emotions have not arisen as I have been immersed in this “single” thing.

But, this time around, I sense a deeper attraction and desire.  And not to defraud her in any way, I fairly quickly told her my intention to explore the possibility of marriage.  The journey so far has been . . . I wish I knew the word to describe an exciting unknown.  I don’t.

We are seeking to be purposeful, thorough and careful as we work through this new normal in both our lives.  As one friend said – Pursue . . . Pray . . .

Her name is Cynthia.