Who Is Stratford?

I can already hear you saying, "Who is Stratford, and why in the world are you waiting for him?" It is so interesting to me that just two years ago, I'd never even heard of the name Stratford and today it is a word that I use in everyday conversation. Well, who is he? Where is he from? What does he do? Why is he so significant? So many questions, and so few answers because Stratford is someone who I've never met, and yet I feel as though Ive known him my entire life. The confidence of his existence lies deep within my heart, and it brings a fuel that drives me to make different choices, create new habits, forget past mistakes, and press forward. Although we've never met, his presence is SO REAL to me, and I know that he's thinking of me. I'm praying for him and he's praying for me. I get so excited at the thought of finally getting to see with my eyes what Ive always known in my heart. Ive waited for him my entire life! Not only have I waited with my heart, but Ive waited with my mind, Ive waited with my body! Ive saved my most precious gift, my virginity, just for him. No, it hasn't been easy, and yes temptation lies around every corner but when we meet I want to give him a gift that no other man has had.....all of me. I am choosing to say no to something now, to say yes to something better later. Please join me on my journey as I share with you my day-to-day struggles, triumphs, thoughts and views regarding love, sex, and relationships as I patiently wait for my husband, Stratford.

My love letter to him:

To My Loving Future Husband,
Honey, I already love you unconditionally!!! I am so grateful that God will bring us together, and it will be in the perfect way and in the perfect timing. I think of you often and pray for you all the time. I know that through my prayers you always have the wisdom needed to make the right decisions in every area of your life, including your interactions with other women.  I trust you wholeheartedly to make the right choice, the pure choice.  I am so excited at the opportunity to give you my precious gift one day.  I have had many opportunities to make a different choice, but I always kept you in mind. It makes me feel so good to know that I can give you ALL of me—mind, soul, and body—in the protection of our covenant.  I have been saving myself my entire life for you—and there is no one more deserving than you to experience all of me—even my vulnerabilities.  I know that being with you sexually will be a new experience for me, but I have no fear because I trust you completely.  I’m so happy to give myself completely to you. Thank you so much for being the man that you are—and allowing yourself to be stretched and molded into just what I need. I too, am being shaped and conformed into your perfect puzzle piece.  You can trust me with your vision, desires, and secrets.  I was made to cover even the weakest parts of you………………..Until we meet, know that I’m always covering you in prayer and I’ve always got your back!!!!..........I love you forever!
The woman of your dreams!

Asheia-Patiently Waiting