28 years of morals and convictions paid off.
My Cousin/Aunt, Katleene Runnels, has written a book about purity. It consists of several short stories of young women "who fall in and out of love, meet dating challenges, experience personal growth, and confront the screaming pressures of promiscuity." The characters in the book are all based on the real life experiences of herself, her daughter, her sister-in-law, her friends, and myself. And yes, I am the bride on the cover.
I must say that I take a lot of pride in this book. Not only is it super cool that Kathleene thought enough of my life's story to write a book about it, but it is so rare that women are looked up to and congratulated for remaining pure until marriage, for doing what is right in God's eyes. I am honored to be a part of it and to hopefully be an example for other ladies. It's rewarding, a pat on the back, a hug. It's a testament to God and to mine and Scott's lives. Yes, I am proud.
Did I make the right decision to remain celebate until marriage. You bet. I can't imagine being that intimate and that vulnerable to someone that hadn't vowed to God to love me and cherish me and take care of me for the rest of his life. Physical intimacy is lots of fun, deeply satisfying, and freeing. Being able to do that within the confines of marriage is wonderful, and there is absolutely no guilt or reservations or sense of shame afterwards (like after you made out with that boy you shouldn't have in high school). It is awesome that God made something that amazing to be shared between a husband and wife- something that no one else in the world can share with me, that ultimate connection.
Kathleene originally wrote the book for her granddaughters, but now I think she hopes it will reach all young women. How great to be apart of this - I am overwhelmed.
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