Wednesday, August 01, 2007

aaron

i have met a boy... a wonderful boy. one who has a heart that seeks hard after his Maker while still being content and confident enough to simply take life one day at time... who enjoys the simple things that life brings his way and lets that be enough... who stands tall and quiet in the midst of change and confusion... who has learned to laugh in the midst of hurt and to love in the midst of fear. a boy who treats me like a queen... a boy whose hand i will hold and whose stride i will seek to match for the rest of my days.

and so aaron ficker has become yet another gift and testimony of God's grace in my life. over the year that we have both lived and worked together down here, a friendship and love has slowly and steadily grown... a love born out of the understanding that neither of us will ever fill those places in each other's hearts that only God can, yet at the same time, one deeper and more secure than i imagined was possible in an earthly relationship... where we can laugh together, cry together, talk through or stand quietly... and at the end of the day, thank God that He knit us individually even before we entered this world, and then pushing and pulling, humbling and healing, He prepared us each for this time when He has brought us together.

and so on July 9th i became engaged to this boy who has become my best friend in this life, and on october 3rd 2007, i will become katie ficker... the second one. (ryan's wife is also named katie.) we are planning a ceremony for just immediate family here in canilla and then will return to the states in may to celebrate this marriage with those we know and love there. i hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate together at that time.

6 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cousin - I am so deeply happy for you and cannot wait to meet this man God has placed in your life and who has stolen your heart. It is so wonderful to hear you talk about Aaron...I can just feel your love for him. I am so excited to see what God has in store for you two...what a blessing to be able to share in it together! I love you!

9:03 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations. You will be a great blessing to each other and to God's kingdom. (I love Shelley Hundley too!) Donette

9:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations and Best Wishes to you both. We are so happy for you. You are the perfect couple and you share in the same mission.

God bless you,
Mary Jean and Denzil Bell

9:33 AM  
Blogger Amber said...

katie! that's awesome! congrats!!! :) i just found your blog and am excited to dig in and see what's new and what i've been missing out on

12:33 PM  
Blogger Adrienne Orris said...

Wow! This Aaron kid sounds amazing! What a match made in heaven....two hearts connected to one. Be sure to take good care of him and keep the floors clean at your house.

7:44 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Katie-
I have been trying to contact you for weeks! I can't believe the big day is tomorrow. How I wish I was there celebrating with you! Know that you are loved and prayed for! I can't wait to congratulate you in person! Enjoy this time! Take a deep breath and take it all in! There will be MANY surprises I'm sure! I LOVE YOU- Heather

1:52 PM  

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