It’s been some time since he wrote, but my friend Paul is getting married. Paul is a close and dear friend who I’ve confided in about relationships and life for the past several years. I’ve seen God’s hand work in his life and now in this path towards marriage. Honestly, I don’t think Paul ever wanted for dates. The women he dated were gold, yet it never seemed he could find the right person for him.

Paul turned 30 this year. He got over a past relationship that he had held onto for a long time. It helped that his former girlfriend got married but I remember wondering if he’d ever be able to let go completely. One irony about this journey is how Paul preferred to date women older than he is. However, in the end he’s going to marry Lindsey - and she’s much younger (she’s 19). I know what you’re probably thinking. I would usually agree but I’ve had a front row seat in this and I think they will create a happy marriage.

The part I love about this story so far involves a blog.  Paul and I were running a business together and it took some hits and our income dropped. His relationship with Lindsey was going well and it looked like he would need to buy a ring soon. Last year I finally convinced Paul to blog. He worked hard at it and built it up. Recently someone he knew offered to buy it from him and they worked out a deal. That’s how Paul got the money he needed for his ring. Isn’t that romantic?

They met when Paul couldn’t find a ward he was going to so he visited a single’s ward on a whim. It was testimony meeting and he as he loves to do, he bore his testimony. Lindsey was spotlighted in the program that day. He showed me the next day and we laughed about it (because it was so strange to see a single’s ad on a sacrament meeting program). She came up to talk to him after the meeting. He found out she was on Facebook. When he saw her profile he realized she was probably much younger than he thought. Eventually, he decided to ask her out anyway…

Paul has since gotten a job, bought the ring, and proposed. Their marriage is the end of May. I adore both of them. It’s affirming to see how this has unfolded. So, best of wishes and congratulations to my two friends!