Back in February of this year, Shannessy wrote this to me:
Patrice, I just can't accentuate enough... waiting for His best... man, I read all the books, but to EXPERIENCE it for real... it truly DOES exist. Not like the movies, but the fairy tale of real life is EVEN BETTER when you put together 2 people the Lord designed to be together, who both have open, teachable hearts and are willing and excited to journey into the wild, wild world of earthly FOREVER-NESS.
WAIT ;)
I feel like some of you ladies, especially over the age of 30, needed to hear that bit of encouragement.
It's been lovely to share Shannessy's exuberance and passion for God and life through her love story, this past year. I know that it is her heart as well as mine to see God bring you into a tailored made romance as well!
Thank you, Shannessy for taking the time to share with us and may you continue to experience wedded bliss! And now I hear there's a precious baby on the way! AHHH!! Such a blessing!!
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And here we go ladies, the last part of Shannessy's story series. Enjoy!
My final question to Shannessy is in bold while Shannessy's honest answer is in italics.
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And lastly, from your heart, what do you want to say to all of those amazing ladies in
waiting?
Just do it. WAIT. I had pressure all the time, people would remind me my clock is ticking and I should quit being too picky. That my looks would fade; and they told me that I would never find a man who had never been married or who didn’t have kids… and to think that he would be a man who followed the Lord completely? Yes, they ALL thought I was out of my mind. But I KNEW.
God wouldn’t let me down. And as I stood on that altar 10.16.10 at 4-ish in the afternoon, I was in HEAVEN… no fears, no cold feet, just BLISS. My waiting had brought HIM.
Girls, God WILL bring you your man. He really, really will! Now, stay close to God and He will do what He needs to do in you to get you ready. I had to do a little counseling and seek healing to really let Shane into my heart; I made a CHOICE because I didn’t want to let this one get away. I sought counsel from older and wiser women.
Just WAIT dear hearts. That is the best and most simple advice I can give. And as one who waited until age 36, I feel I have some authority. Godly men are out there.
Just BELIEVE.
