As of last week I am officially engaged to marry my dear friend, Felix Landry. Many of you probably did not know I was dating someone, and I realize that news of engagement may come as quite a surprise! Maybe your response is “How quick!” or “How exciting!” or “How quick and exciting!” Either way, I desire that you all feel included, because you all have been special characters in my life.
Felix and I met during my sophomore year of college through our mutual friend, Justin. Felix and Justin were on the same YoungLife team, and Justin and I did a lot of music stuff together. Anytime Justin sang, Felix and I were usually around to listen. From time to time we ran into each other and enjoyed our conversations, but dating never occurred to us.
The last time I saw Felix was at my farewell party before I moved to Colorado in 2006, and after I moved we lost touch. When I moved back to College Station I had no idea he still lived here. This past March (2009) I ran into our mutual friend, Tim, who told me Felix was in graduate school at A&M. The next week Felix invited me to dinner with him and his friends. After dinner I joined him at his home church where I experienced the warmth of his community of believers here in the Brazos Valley. A window into a lovely world opened up to me that evening.
Felix and I met during my sophomore year of college through our mutual friend, Justin. Felix and Justin were on the same YoungLife team, and Justin and I did a lot of music stuff together. Anytime Justin sang, Felix and I were usually around to listen. From time to time we ran into each other and enjoyed our conversations, but dating never occurred to us.
The last time I saw Felix was at my farewell party before I moved to Colorado in 2006, and after I moved we lost touch. When I moved back to College Station I had no idea he still lived here. This past March (2009) I ran into our mutual friend, Tim, who told me Felix was in graduate school at A&M. The next week Felix invited me to dinner with him and his friends. After dinner I joined him at his home church where I experienced the warmth of his community of believers here in the Brazos Valley. A window into a lovely world opened up to me that evening.
It turns out that the Lord allowed us notice one another. Felix continued asking me to spend time with him. Within a couple of weeks we were dating, and shortly after that he said he intended to marry me. We’ve received encouragement from our friends and families, and we especially feel the Lord giving us freedom and peace to choose life together.
I am delighted. I do not overlook my dear Lord’s kindness-- it moves me deeply. Felix is yet another extension of the Lord’s kindness to me through the years. I praise the Lord, for He is consistently a good, good shepherd! His love is my foundation through all seasons. He is our destination and our true inheritance, and I praise Him.
I am delighted. I do not overlook my dear Lord’s kindness-- it moves me deeply. Felix is yet another extension of the Lord’s kindness to me through the years. I praise the Lord, for He is consistently a good, good shepherd! His love is my foundation through all seasons. He is our destination and our true inheritance, and I praise Him.
Here are a few things you may be interested to know about Felix:
He’s named after his grandpa. He’s bike friendly, an Urban Planning student finishing graduate school and working for the city. He’s a rock-climber, so strong he could "face off with the devil” (as my dad said) and can grow a mean beard when in the mood. He’s a tea-drinking reader, always impressing me with his smarts. He's thoughtful and never seems to speak beyond what he believes to be true. He is comfortable and bent toward simplicity. He likes fishing with his dad and likes his closest people close. Although well traveled, he’d be happy to live in College Station for the rest of his life. A few have said he is the male version of myself. This may be somewhat true, except he’s much more decisive and bold than I am. He has a peculiar love for the desert and for the Houston Astros. Many things set his thoughts on the Lord. I love the way He interacts with our dear Lord and with the people in his life. I am excited to know him more and more. He’s my new favorite color. As Kevin says, Felix is my winner-winner chicken dinner.
He’s named after his grandpa. He’s bike friendly, an Urban Planning student finishing graduate school and working for the city. He’s a rock-climber, so strong he could "face off with the devil” (as my dad said) and can grow a mean beard when in the mood. He’s a tea-drinking reader, always impressing me with his smarts. He's thoughtful and never seems to speak beyond what he believes to be true. He is comfortable and bent toward simplicity. He likes fishing with his dad and likes his closest people close. Although well traveled, he’d be happy to live in College Station for the rest of his life. A few have said he is the male version of myself. This may be somewhat true, except he’s much more decisive and bold than I am. He has a peculiar love for the desert and for the Houston Astros. Many things set his thoughts on the Lord. I love the way He interacts with our dear Lord and with the people in his life. I am excited to know him more and more. He’s my new favorite color. As Kevin says, Felix is my winner-winner chicken dinner.
