If you would have asked me a year ago (March 2008) if I was going to be engaged at Christmas this year, I would have laughed out loud. It's funny though, what love can do to a person. I met my sweet bride to be at a group connect event for the Village Church in March of this year. From the moment I walked in the room and saw her standing there greeting people, I had the strangest feeling come over me. I didn't know at that moment that she would later become so dear to my heart.
Over the past 8 months, the Lord has challenged both April and I in a relationship that is Christ centered. We have had so much fun getting to know each other and each of our hearts. Spending time with her has spurred some of the best memories that I will ever have. I still remember our first date at the Dallas Arboretum, we walked around taking silly pictures of each other and the beautiful flowers that engulf the Arboretum.
She has the heart of a servant and the spirit of a gentle flower. She has captivated my heart and swept me completely off my feet. I love everything about her and who she aspires to be in this life. One of the things that I love most about April is that she will not stand of complacency. Her continuous pursuit of Christ is the most attractive thing that i can see.
On December 15th, 2008 at 8:30PM, I asked April to spend the rest of her life with me. She said, "Yes". I am humbled and honored to say that on May 30th, 2009 I will be able to call April my wife.
My prayer for us both is that the Lord would give us courage to be bold and love each other selflessly each and everyday that we are on this earth. That we might keep our eyes focused on the cross and serve each other through Jesus.
I love you with all my heart April Marie Heflich
