My good friend Ruhiyyih (Rose) got engaged last weekend. I’m posting this as a way of saying a huge CONGRATULATIONS but also, to share their story.
[Photo by Stephen Elliot]
“If Jesus can be extravagant with grace, then I can be extravagant with what I have to” the email read.
I stared at the computer screen, fighting tears. A blogging friend, someone I have never met but felt a strong kindred-spirit connection with, had just made the most outrageous offer I’d ever heard.
Read the rest of their engagement story over on Rose’s blog.
OH thanks for the shout out, Emma!! It is an exciting time. I am just over the moon with joy – but even more, amazed by God’s provision and grace. Matt and I were not even going to get an engagement ring because the cost was out of the question. I feel like the Lord wanted to bless our socks off!
It is also an amazing lesson on selfless giving – a generosity that is so rare today. I am thinking of ways to honor this family, someday soon. God is good!
Happy Friday, friend!
@ Rose: so great to hear your story. so excited for you & matt!