I've had so many thoughts lately about the evaluation of suitors, and I'm sure I'll never remember them all now that I'm blogging.
I realize that my "list" has grown into a list of what our family believes and how our family functions. Steve and I have very firm beliefs on some issues, and we are not easily swayed since we believe they are founded in Biblical truth. I know in our tolerant culture, this is rare and actually not tolerated very well 
. Now, to those who don't know me, I should say that doesn't mean we don't love and couldn't get along with someone that doesn't match up with our "list". 
If that were the case, we would not still have a church family I do believe. Our families most certainly think we are nuts, but we still get along. There just aren't many in the world that are completely like minded with us. We have friends that play "evil sports" , family members that believe having three children was a problem that had to be fixed (and I was one of the three), church people that feel uncomfortable when I breastfeed around them, and believe it or not, a good godly friend in the homeschool group that only has one child 
. I once read a book by the president of Dallas Theological Seminary (a very fundamental, Bible believing place). He was teaching on the story of Job and how the Lord had doubly blessed Job after his trials. He made a comment about not doubly blessing with children because that wouldn't be a blessing. I could tell by the comment that he had a different view on children than I have. I'm certain he is saved, I'm certain we would get along splendidly in most areas and our doctrinal statements might even be identical?! So, I would have to say his offspring might still make a good match for our offspring . . . well, except that he is probably in his 60's 
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I know the phrase goes "opposites attract", but that was so far from what happened with Steve and I! We are very much alike. There are so many decisions to be made in marriage, I really believe if a future mate is similar in a lot of areas ahead of time, it would make the marriage transition a little smoother. Surely it would make the wife's role of submission much easier! I think I'll move on to another topic of thought for the next few weeks. It is nice to have thoughts, I must admit. They are hard to come by now-a-days!
So, start sending in those dating applications. Hannah will be 21 in a mere 11 years and we should have your application processed by then!