Huggin' and Kissin' and.....

Our first kiss led to other things--wonderful things far beyond what a young buck could imagine.

We dated in church, attended a christian Bible college (now Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL), spent our extra time going on witnessing outreaches, sang in the college traveling choir, and did more spiritual things than most could list. Its true that we did some kissin' and huggin' in the mean time before our wedding night, but we were committed with grit and determination to sexual purity and a greater future together.

We were virgins the night we said our vows. Lots of kissin' and huggin' had gone on, but all hands were kept where they should be and our virtue was without question. The romance before marriage was filled with fun, laughter, church goin', and wholesome things that make the heart and soul fill good when you're done. It was a dance of learning and laughing. This led to a lifetime of no regrets and great blessing in our marriage bed .

Why choose to remain a virgin until marriage? The reasons are many, but here are a few that have meant so much to me.

Because we maintained our purity we have had total trust in each other in our marriage. Kristy knew she could trust me for I had honored her before marriage. I knew I could trust Kristy because I knew she had kept herself pure for me. This bond of loving trust has kept us all these years.

The exploration of marriage love was heightened because we shared its mystery together. She has been my lover, my only lover, and this glorious commitment outshines any promiscuous, casual, or sensual relationship a foolish one would choose. The anticipation and excitment of our wedding night outshined any temporary or casual initmacy. This sacred union has blessed us all these years.

Our restraint before marriage turned into unmatched release in marriage. We were so determined to honor God and each other before marriage that our passion to fulfill each other in marriage has been worth more than a thousand, million illicit bonds with unworthy ones. This sexual discipline has delighted us all these years.

I heard a country song's lyrics that sadly expresses the world's view. It goes:

Before we said we do,
We did,
But now we don't...

In our marriage it has been ....

Before we said we do,
We didn't,
But now we do....

Personally, I like the sound of the last version better.

Now if my words and thoughts make you blush just turn to the Bible and read....

Song of Solomon 4. Read it all. It ends...

"Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits."

Huggin' and kissin'..... and a lifetime of wonderful lovin'.

Well Now....

How Is Kristy?

She had her best day yesterday and her best night last night. She has not had a "breakout" pain in over 35 hours. Praise God!!! She is not recovering enough to blog yet but we are still believing for that to happen soon.

She has an oncologist consultation on Friday. Radiation will follow soon. Doctors say we must wait a brief time after surgery for the brain to heal to best receive the radiation and chemotherapy.

Keep praying for Kristy.... for us.

Her Husband, Milton

PS: I felt compelled to share this blog in hopes someone could use our story and my thoughts to inspire younger ones to a better way. If you failed or if you are yet failing in your personal life in this area, don't be condemned. Give it to Jesus. Let Him cleanse you and free you, and begin a life of blessing today.