Welcome to the Club

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22

Greetings folks! The bible says that a man that has found a wife has found a good thing. I’m not married yet, but having found my wife-to-be, I can attest to the validity of that scripture. I love my fiancé and truly feel as though she completes me. Not only does she complete my sentences and read my mind, she understands me, empowers me and holds me up. Knowing all these wonderful things about her and our relationship has made me anxious for our wedding day next fall and deeply appreciative of the love that we share. It’s also the reason why I’m so happy for my best friend.

A few days ago my best friend Marcus proposed to his long-time girlfriend and she said “yes.” Marcus and I have been friends since we were kids and we’re like brothers. We went to church together, played football, went to the same college and talk almost every day. We share a lot and it’s good to know that there is someone you’re not related to, don’t work with, and not indebted to who cares about you and your well-being. I’m thankful to have Marcus as a friend and I’m also extremely happy for him and his fiancé. I look forward to the day they tie the knot, being belligerent at their wedding, and getting him obscenely drunk. (That’s what friends are for.)

Now that he’s engaged he can officially be inducted into the “Engaged Men’s Club.” Membership is restricted only to those men who are engaged. It is a sanctuary from all things wedding related, including fiancés, color swatches, invitation samples and the dreaded guest list. The membership expires once you get married but after it does it transfers into a “Married Men’s Club” membership. Here’s to true love, happiness and the newest member of the “Engaged Men’s Club.” Welcome to the club!