Shared Journey

 

February 5, 2026

And so, our journey began.

Both of us hopeful, yet cautious.

We messaged on the site for a few hours, started getting to know each other. We really did have a lot in common. Then, after a quick background check, I decided to start trusting him. He seemed to be the person portrayed in his bio. Could he really be that wonderful?

He was certainly witty. And human.

I laughed more that evening than I had in years.

He also shared about his beloved wife’s passing. And how it was his faith that had gotten him through the terrible loss.

I was intrigued. So, we decided to meet in person.

The Christian radio station we just happened to both listen to (coincidence?) was having an on-air concert event the following evening. We agreed to meet at a café halfway between our homes to have dinner and listen to the music together.

As we prepared for our first meeting, I admit I was focusing on just getting to know him better, more as a friend than as a potential mate. You see, all my previous relationships had ended in failure. The odds that this one would be successful were pretty slim.

Of course, the difference this time was that God had chosen him for me. But I wasn’t fully aware of that at this time.

So, I prepared my heart to be disappointed.

A friend of mine had gone through a candle-making phase in order to make money. On a whim, I grabbed one of them on the way out the door.

Here goes nothing. .

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