An amazing thing happened about a month ago.  She was visiting her good friend when her friend's friend showed up.  They spent a bit of time together.  Had a nice visit.  That's all.  Nothing to it.  

And then it happened.  She went back to her place, but he stayed to talk to her friend.  About her.  "WOW" he said.  "Who is that girl?  Tell me all about her."  Turns out this friend of her friend is looking for a wife.  He's around 30 and it's time to settle down.  He has a good paying job as a journalist.  He's traveled to France and to Israel.  Has a business trip to the U.S. coming up real soon.  Was born and raised in a godly home.  He's graduated from Bible School.  And he is continuing his studies.  Wants to become a pastor. He realizes just how important a wife is for a pastor.  He must choose carefully.  

But WOW!  She is something else!  Could this be the one?  He got her phone number from their mutual friend and called her up.  Every night.  For an entire month.  Told her he wants to go slowly and carefully.  Wants to make sure she's the one God has for him.  Cannot afford to make a mistake.  And night after night, the interest is growing.  

I'm the first person she has told about this new wonder in her life.  I feel so honored to be able to pray with her through this important step.  She asked for advice.  When is the right moment to tell the rest of our family about him?  To invite him to Shiloh so he can meet her family.  We're it.  A white Dad whose old enough to be her Grandpa.  A white Mom who is 70.  A black brother who is from her same tribe.  Another black brother from an entirely different part of Cameroon.  This is the family God graciously put together for this unwanted orphan girl.  We're as close as any family could be.  We love her deeply.  And we're fiercely protective of her.  We won't give our girl to just any old guy who comes asking for her hand in marriage.  We don't care how rich or how handsome he is!