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Update from Oklahoma!
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Hi, Everyone! Sorry that it has taken so long for me to let you know how things are going between Ed and me. It has been crazy since I got here. Very busy. Anyway... It is so much better than ever dreamed it would be! While I was still an hour out by plane, the Lord flooded my spirit with the most amazing sense of peace. All anxiety was gone, all fear, all doubt! It was miraculous! The first thing I noticed about Ed was his smile. What a wonderful, open smile! The next thing was his eyes, when I got close enough. Oh my, what eyes! They are open, inviting, honest. You know how when you look into some people's eyes you can spiritually discern evil inside that person? Well, there was none of that when I looked into Ed's eyes. I was 99.999999% sure that the Lord had brought us together before I ever came to Oklahoma, but as soon as I saw him, the 0.000001% of doubt was completely gone! There is absolutely no doubts in either of our minds that the other is the one the Lord has for us. It is a done deal! My long search for the right one for me is over! We had to drive for 2 hours to get to Hobart. The whole time, it felt so very comfortable, like we were already married and I had just gone somewhere for a visit and was on my way home! Ed said that same thing. We got to Hobart at about 3:00 in the morning. Ed proposed to me at exactly 3:36 AM on April 26, 2006, central time. AND I SAID YES !!!!!!!!!!!! Hallelujah! The Lord is so very good. The Bible is absolutely true that the Lord rewards those who diligently seek Him and that those who wait upon Him will renew their strength and soar like the eagle. I praise Him and thank Him. He is so very good to me. I don't deserve any of it, but I will take it anyway! We don't know when we will be getting married. He needs to meet my children and we need to get permission to marry from his denomination. Plus, the Lord has to provide money for me to relocate with. So, it will not be right away. It will probably be last spring or summer. It is really okay with me that we don't live close together, though. I don't think, to be perfectly honest with you, that I would be able to remain celibate until our wedding night if I did. The Lord has given me such a tremendous love for Ed that I want to show him in every way how much I love him. But I also love him enough not to disrespect him in any way. More than that, though, I love the Lord too much to dishonor Him in that way. I have never done it right before. I want, with the Lord's grace, to do it right this one last time. So, there is the update! I don't know that I will be blogging much for the next few days. We only have until Monday evening together, so we want to spend as much time as possible together. I am sure you understand! LOL! I will update you again when I get home, though. Thank you all so much for your love, support, financial contributions and prayers. I can feel your prayers for sure, for sure! Talk to you soon! Be blessed, Jean P.S. For Ed's thoughts go to his post, He said "I DO".... |
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4/27/2006 8:35 am |
Jean and Ed, I am SO delighted that I get to be the first one in line here on BC to publicly share in your joy as you complete one stage of your journey and enter into the beginning of the next one. What a wonderful story is unfolding, amen???!!! God is SO very good!!!  As wonderful and exciting as it is for you, please know that it's no accident that you are willing to announce and broadcast this on BC. Some will most likely look at this and think, "It's too fast. They are just caught up in a euphoria or out of their loneliness or pain." But I encourage you to just keep listening to the Lord Who has clearly put you together. Don't pay any attention to the doubters or the skeptics. And guard your hearts at being offended. Don't let the enemy have even one little inch to work in your lives. And I know you will. I see the caliber of people you are. And remember: the only One you ultimately have to please is Him.  Now...to Him Who is able to keep you spotless and blameless before Him, may He grant you wisdom in every step you take, and much grace in whatever "between" time there will be. Most importantly, just enjoy the process, guys! Have fun! Be ecstatic in what the Lord has done for you. And all of us here at BC will clap and cheer...and thank God that our time is coming, too!!!! Can anyone else say amen??? 
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4/27/2006 8:47 am |
YES YES YES AMEN AMEN AMEN!!! Jean, Ed, all I can say is YAY!!! ~insert balloons and confetti here~ Ah the hope it instills in those of us still waiting...I have NO doubt I will find the ONE the He has for me...I am so happy He has done it for you two...God bless!!! Love ya tons!!! Sabrina Blessings in His awesome & precious name! - Sabrina   
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4/27/2006 10:12 am |
Awesome!!!! Awesome awesome awesome awesome!!!!! he he he he Isn't God great??? Jean get ready----- because you thik you've just been given a miracle or very huge blessing & you have---- but God will keep on surprising you!!! Enjoy! Clearly see Your Father's love for you & ALL He will work out to accomplish what He has chosen!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4/27/2006 10:15 am |
Jean, Just wanted to say I've always appreciated your wisdom and clarity you present on your blogs... It appears that God has truly blessed your faithfulness to Him, brining you through your trials and now giving you a great gift! Wow, what a blessing for both of you! Ed's a very blessed man! Ken. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness..." Matt 6:33.
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4/27/2006 10:33 am |
Hi Jean You are always clear, vocal and elaborate, your lucid way of describing events is like watching a movie, I love it. You are one of my fav. God bless you and your sweetheart Jean. Viv
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4/27/2006 10:39 am |
Thanks Jean ....for updating us...was waiting and waiting haha...YIPPEE!! Congratulations to the both of you...happy anticipation as you both prepare and make arrangements for the big day...God bless richly always...amen and amen and amen! Man can make many plans...BUT it is the Lord who will direct his paths....
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4/27/2006 11:02 am |
Oh my!!! What a surprise!! It is just marvelous, darling, to see you so happy. I cried when I read he proposed and you accepted. God be with you both. And don't blow it with your celibacy! Remember, Ed is worth the wait and so are you! With Heartfelt Blessings and Love, Maria
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 4/27/2006 11:07 am |
JEAN-ED...CONGRATULATIONS! What an exciting time to behold God's power in your lives. Jesus is truly at work! He knows the desires of our hearts and when He gives, it is perfect! Both of you are indeed blessed for letting God take control...AMEN! TO GOD BE THE GLORY INDEED! glo Teach me your way, O LORD,and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. (Psalm 86:11,12)
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4/27/2006 11:12 am |
CONGRATULATIONS,JEAN AND ED!! MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOUR MARRIAGE!! MARCOS 
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4/27/2006 11:12 am |
Sounds exciting!! .... God Bless you..
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4/27/2006 11:16 am |
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 
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4/27/2006 11:21 am |
Wonderful news and I am rejoicing with you. We do serve an awesome God. Elizabeth
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4/27/2006 11:55 am |
Even though everyone else beat me to it, I just came back from visiting your fiances blog and wish to say CONGRATULATIONS and give you an almighty hug, sis
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4/27/2006 12:05 pm |
Jean and Ed, I want you to know that this news has brought tears of joy to my eyes. I am so, so happy for you both and just know this is the will of God! I knew it before you announced you found each-other and this just confirms what the spirit was telling me! I love you guys! I know I'm gruff, but I do have a tender heart, so the tears flow easily at times like these. Again, I am so very happy for you! God bless you both...Ken
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4/27/2006 12:54 pm |
told ya so
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4/27/2006 1:08 pm |
Don't know neither of you...but am so happy for you! Two lonely hearts have found each other!!! Wow.....
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4/27/2006 1:11 pm |
Please see Pastor Ed bolg for my comments Blessings Pamela
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4/27/2006 1:23 pm |
Brilliant - God is so good, more than good, but I can't think of the words that would do justice to how amazing He is in dealing with us. Congratulations!
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4/27/2006 1:42 pm |
I love threads like this... This is great news! I'm so happy for you both!! Congrats and God's blessings to the both of you!  Mike
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4/27/2006 2:44 pm |
Blessings to both of you. BLOG COLOR FOR BEGINNERS
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4/27/2006 3:09 pm |
Congratulations to both of you. What a wonderful example of Gods hand at work.
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4/27/2006 3:19 pm |
Let me offer my congratulations and prayers for many happy years together serving Him.  Just out of curosity, was this the first time that the two of you actually got meet in person? Just wondering, considering some of the "heat" that Jessica and I received.  Bryan
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4/27/2006 5:04 pm |
CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO!!! WOW!!! I couldn't help laughing and crying at the same time reading your blog! GOD IS GOOD! ALL THE TIME!!! I keep hearing the song "You look wonderful tonight" by Eric Clapton! Isn't God's Blessings soooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Sweet love, many blessings to you both... Angeni
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4/27/2006 5:32 pm |
Jean, I'm so happy for you!!!!!! May God richly Bless you two! Love, Rhonda Romans 14 verse 5 One person regards one day holier than other days, and another regards them all alike. 3 Each must be fully convinced in his own mind.
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4/27/2006 5:34 pm |
WOW WOW....... Blessings Gwen
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4/27/2006 6:43 pm |
GOD IS SOO GOOOD!!!!! Congratulations and May the Lord richly bless you in your service to Him. Your story put smile, tears, joy and hope in my heart! AMAZING!!!God Bless! Lord, Will I be the next? Ha!Ha! Blessings! Harriette
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4/27/2006 6:48 pm |
congrats! I hope you two have a wonderful life together.
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4/27/2006 6:54 pm |
GOD GAVE YOU THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! THE ANGELS ARE SINGING and MY HEART IS OVERJOYED TO SEE YOU TWO HAPPY!!!! GOD BLESS YOU.............. Levs " We are fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14a
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4/27/2006 8:30 pm |
Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!!!! This is great news to hear! TeaKitty
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4/27/2006 8:58 pm |
I wish you both the best and may the Lord watch over you both. John
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4/27/2006 10:18 pm |
I am so excited for the both of you! God bless you both. Also, Jean, I know what you mean about wanting to finally do things the right way...keep your eyes on Him during this process and you will do fine. Congrats again!
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4/27/2006 10:30 pm |
WOW!!!***!!! God bless you both. I pray your love grows stronger in the time you have to spend apart. He is so good... I will also pray for the finish line... could be sooner than you anticipate. God has parted the waters so far!!! Happy Love.... ME NEXT?!?!?!?!? Cyndi
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4/28/2006 8:07 am |
Blessings to the both of you, now let's pray for someone for me, hahahahahahahahahah!!!!!
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4/28/2006 4:14 pm |
OMG JEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT TO TALK TO YOU!!!! PLEASE PLEASE CALL ME WHEN YOU GET HOME SO WE CAN CELEBRATE TOGETHER! So - I guess you didn't puke on him? Ya know me girl - gotta crack a joke! Talk to ya soon........ Ed - you lucky guy you! Pam
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4/28/2006 9:46 pm |
Whew . . .!!! (now I can exhale) Hey, Jean and Ed - I'm so happy for you!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I pray that the children will also be in agreement!! I can't wait until you get back to give us an update. Meanwhile, enjoy your time out there and each other.
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4/29/2006 10:54 am |
That is so wonderful. CONGRATULATIONS! May God keep you both in His tender loving care!!! God bless, G “Faith makes a Christian. Life proves a Christian. Trial confirms a Christian. Death crowns a Christian.” Annonymous
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5/4/2006 4:29 am |
"He who has found a wife has found a good thing..." and that is you! congrats to you both love Edele
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5/4/2006 4:32 pm |
Congratulations to both of you!!!!!! I'll miss you.
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5/6/2006 1:47 pm |
God blesss you... a new beginning...
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5/6/2006 6:59 pm |
Jean, Congratulations. I live in Oklahoma too, BTW. I live in Ada. I've only been here since September of 2004, as I am orginally from the Washington DC metro area. Send me an email sometime through the Big Church system, and let me know where in OK you are. I've joined a couple of the Oklahoma discussion boards here on Big Church, but they don't seem to be very active unfortunately....LOL Peace, Donna
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5/26/2006 10:08 am |
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do NOT fear; I will help you.
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