Passing the tests

I'll admit it, I'm putting the graduate through some tests and he's surprisingly passing. I think it's sad that it's a surprise to me that he follows through on his promises or does things that I thought were simple for other guys to accomplish but never did.

For instance there's the church thing. We both go to church and I know I can only be with someone that I can go to church with. Surely, if marriage were ever involved there would be a huge discussion over where we'd end up, but I have to first see where the person I'm considering attends church and if I agree with the principles being taught.

Well, as life would have it one Saturday I was missing him really badly because we played telephone tag all week and I went out on a limb and asked him if I could join him at church tomorrow. He said yes, and asked which service I preferred. Of course, seeing is believing so I waited until the next morning to see if things would still come to pass.

I inevitably got lost on my way to the church and had to call for help and he didn't answer. I'm not going to lie-my brain started working up all kinds of thoughts that I tried to block. BUT within the next few minutes he called back, gave me detailed directions and was standing there in the parking lot when I got there.

He continued to tell me repeatedly how happy he was that I came and I was happy to be there.

To borrow from Hope Floats, "My cup runneth over."

In addition to the church test, he's passed multiple other tests including being chivalrous, passing messages along to other people for me, calling to check on me when I'm sick, offering to bring me things when I'm sick, taking time out of our busy schedule because he knows I'm fed up with not seeing him, and actually saying "XO" to me whenever we can't engage in those acts.

One of my favorite moments was a night when he remarked he couldn't wait to see me again. I challenged him by asking what was stopping him from seeing me that night. He said nothing and within an hour we were together enjoying each other's company. It was probably one of the best times I've had with him thus far.

There's one other test that he's passed that means the most to me but I can't tell you all the details of he and I, so that will remain between us. But let's just say this is the one thing that keeps him above the rest.