I am Cassidy. I am married to my wonderful husband, Alex, and together we made the most beautiful little girl to ever grace the planet. Our story isn’t the typical love at first sight story. We met through a mutual friend, and although he was interested, I was definitely not. I had sworn off men four days previous due to a breakup.
How many of you know that God’s plan is ALWAYS greater than the one we have mapped for ourselves? I had this perfect plan of just being single for the rest of my life with two dogs living in a condo. I was perfectly okay with it. In fact, I was more than okay. I was ready.
Fast forward about three months and I decided to finally give Alex a shot, and as some would say, the rest is history. It was definitely earned. Alex never let my “I am never going to date again” demeanor deter him from the pursuit. He knew what God had told him about us, and he held on. The man really does deserve an award. After I laid my stubbornness aside, Alex became my best friend. We connected unlike any connection either of us had ever experienced. Spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. It was truly meant to be, as cliche and annoying as that sounds.
In September of 2016, Alex asked me to marry him. At least that is what I think he asked, I couldn’t understand him through the waterfall of tears drowning out his words. I said yes, and the following year we were married.
It hasn’t been the easiest of roads to walk. It has actually been the most challenging time of my life. I am a very independent woman, and Alex is very much Mr. In Your Face. I had to relearn about myself over and over again, as well as relearn Alex over and over again.
The only love that is never changing comes from Jesus Christ himself who is the same as He was yesterday and will be forevermore. As humans we don’t have that luxury. Some days are better than others. Love changes. We change constantly. It’s inevitable. I love Alex way differently now than I did four years ago. Although my LOVE has never lessened, there are days that I LIKE him less (ask any couple, this is normal. And if you find a pair that says it isn’t true, they’re lying). There are days that he likes me less. And then there are days that we REALLLLLLYYYYY like each other… if you know what I mean.
It has been tough. At times it has been down right UGLY. But I love our life and the way we have wrapped ourselves around God. The way any relationship should be, and the way it was intended to be. Just look at Ephesians 4:09-12. That passage of scripture is what Alex and I try to mimic.
I highly suggest falling in love with the person our Father has in mind for you! It is absolutely beautiful,
Cassidy
HoPE in the Heartache 