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August 6th, 2008 by willandesther
We invite you to sign our Guestbook! Please feel free to post comments about William & Esther and perhaps how you know them.
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December 7th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Hello! I am so glad to hear how God is enriching your life. I was encouraged by your experience of waiting on the Lord. I have been waiting for some time now for a special prayer and seeing God fulfill yours is such an encouragement!!! He has given me a promise and that is worth so much. I love Him so much. God bless you and your family.
March 8th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Wow! What a wonderful story. We are very happy for you both and wish you the best. God’s plan for our lives can never be beat. May God Bless you both as you continue to serve Him. We serve a Great, Big, Wonderful God!
Sam and Cheryl Belcher and Children
Elizabeth, Charles, Rachel & Andrea
March 7th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Your love story is so amazing. May God continue to bless your lives as you travel on to Heaven together
Richard & Mary Raines
Cheryl’s Raines(Belchers) Mom and Dad
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:14 am
Soo…It has been just a few days since the wedding. I’m still in awe that the Lord made this happen. He never ceases to amaze me! Your wedding was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!
I can’t wait to see you again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Open the windows and let the bread in…I’m coming over!
February 19th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
(First, about my website, which is actually my friend’s website. She has a page for my writings called Valley of Beracah; more on Contemplations page.)
Esther, I met you as a customer at Pledge Book Store when I worked there. You always had that special Light inside. Recently, I met your Dad at the Pregnancy Care Center Training.
Your Love Story is a joy to read! Several of my grandchildren have pledged purity, and I pray they will stay true to the Lord.
Thank you both for sharing your God-ordained journey.
To God be the glory! Connie
February 8th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
ester and william wow. you have no idea how much this has encouraged me. Reading your story has encouraged me again to just rest in him and his purpose for my life. I feel encouraged to spend my time after high school to serve him completely and grow in him. Thank you so much for this story and I hope my love story is just like yours.
January 11th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I’ve followed the site for a while now, but tonight I wanted to say how very happy I am for you two. God is truly working out a purpose in your lives. Hope to see you Feb. 14!
Judy
January 8th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Dear Esther and William,
Wow! My heart and face are just grinning with joy for you both! Your story of the Lord’s faithfulness in your lives truly brings all the glory to Him and just causes one to worship the God who IS love! I am SO very excited for you and will definitely be praying for you as your delightful story continues…
With love,
Beth
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I just couldn’t be more thrilled for you, Esther and William!! The example of your faith and vision is truly an inspiration, and I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you beyond what you could ever imagine. It is amazing to read about what He has done in your lives – and I can’t wait to hear of the incredible things He has in store for you together!
With Love and Prayers,
Sarah
January 1st, 2009 at 7:32 pm
I am so excited for you both; I and Elisabeth are very happy for you both, and can not wait untill your wedding in Feburary.
May God bless your union together
Love,
~Abby
December 19th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Esther & William:
The day Tina shared the news about you and William starting to court, I was so happy. I always knew that you two would spend your life together.
Looking at the pictures I have never seen such happiness in Williams eyes, and his smile. WOW!
The strangest thing was, I had mentioned to our daughter, I can’t understand why William and Esther doesn’t start a life together. Little did I know that only a few days after speaking to our daughter, Tina shared the wonderful news.
A true match from Heaven above. May God be with you through your journey into a new life together.
Jacqueline M. Jones
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Praise the Lord. I’m so happy for you both.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Dear Esther and William,
Congratulations on your marrage, may it be filled with joy and happiness.
Jordan Faith
November 19th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Congratulations Esther. You have been such a blessing in our lives. I pray that your new life will be joyful, happy and blessed in the Lord!
Love, Barb Faith
November 14th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Congrats Esther! It was so nice to get a little insight into your journey of love!
I wish you many happy days of dreaming and planning! Hope to see you at the wedding!!! Best Wishes!
Love,
Jessica M.
November 13th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
William & Esther,
I discovered your website today after William emailed me about wedding photography. I must say that God works in so many wonderous ways. I have been thinking about joining a bible study at our church. It is Beth Moore’s newest Bible study called Esther: It’s Tough being a Woman. I received another random email today mentioning Beth Moore and now after looking at your site I believe God is leading me to to engage in this bible study. May God bless you both as you begin your lives together.
Growing in Christ with you,
Trina Shreck
November 8th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Dear Esther,
I am so thrilled concerning God’s perfect plan for you. I would love to attend your wedding but will have to see how God works that out.
October 21st, 2008 at 10:23 am
Dearest Esther, and soon-to-be-dearest William (when you’re her husband you’ll be my brother-ish!),
This is a dream come true and I am SOOOO, so happy for you both! I think of you so often with a smile and a prayer in my heart for the Lord to continue to bless you as He already has been. Esther, you’ve meant to much to me as a friend, fellow auntie, traveling partner, and sooooo mmuch more. I love you dearly!
See you at the wedding!!!
Blessings,
Dani
October 4th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
What a sweet and precious story! The patience of both of you is incredible!! But how God is so faithful to know and prepare for the perfect time!! It is truely an encouragement to us Parents to see that trusting and waiting will work! If it is God’s Will – He will make sure it happens!
… (My hubby and I met on the Sat. before Valenties day in 1982 and were married on the Sat. after Valentines the next year! 
God’s blessings to you as you prepare for the day that you will become one!
October 1st, 2008 at 9:35 am
MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOUR LIVES TOGETHER. TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE
September 28th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Dearest Esther & her William,
Your story thus far has increased my FAITH in the LORD!
Your willingness to be real and transparent in your testimony has encouraged my heart in our wonderful Father-God! To God be the GLORY!! I am so excited for you both! NOW I know WHY God had you on my mind and heart so MUCH!!! I’m so excited I still can’t get this big smile off of my face! =)
Much love and prayers,
Sonia
September 26th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!! So very happy to hear of God’s blessings in your lives!! It truly is best to wait for His best!!
September 20th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Congratulations,
May the Lord richly bless you in your new life together.
September 11th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Dear Esther and William,
Congratulations! It was such a blessing to hear your story at Beulah Camp early on in your courtship. I’ve enjoyed your website including all those great pictures, too.
As I’ve shared your story with several others, they have expressed how your story has encouraged them. It’s such a precious example of God’s faithfulness. Thank you both for so faithfully waiting on the Lord. It’s always amazing to see how the Lord directs us and puts things on our hearts and how wonderfully He brings it all together.
May the blessing of the Lord continue to guide each step and give MUCH JOY along the way!
Melody
September 9th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Wow, really neat site. Isn’t it amazing how God works! The joy that the both of you bring together is really remarkable. In these short few weeks I have noticed some things that need to be addressed:
1. When ever we go out somewhere to do something and Julie is along make sure Julie isn’t using Energizer batteries in her camera.
2. When you go Miniature golfing- inform the attendant that you know it isn’t an all you can golf day, you plan on hopefully doing 18 putt putt holes before they ask 3 hours later.
3. Matching outfits, are they the in thing?
4. Airline delays are ok, but early flights are not.
5. You went to Harrisburg when? For why? How many times?
6. Roses have what meaning?
7. Bonanza closed down and Esther stepped right in, makes me wish I would have filled in those comment cards years ago.
8. Are you sure football has Co–Ed in it?
9. No messing around from sound board to 3rd row seat! Nice move, I am sure the Pastor enjoys company.
10. Do we want the “old” William back?? Nah, I like the “New” William better!!!
Will, to see your molars every time she walks in a room or is with you is a Crest moment. To here you ask questions for your future is a dream come true. To hear you loose you’re thought in a middle of a sentence because you didn’t have anyway to contain your emotions is words beyond measure. To see how you have adapted to your new menu, Salads, sandwiches include bread pieces on top and bottom with meat inside- not rolled up. Your iced tea fizzing because you added Mt Dew in it is absolutely bubbly.
I am so happy for you both! Esther, thanks for being sensitive to His voice, our prayers were answered better than we were praying. There was a void that no one could fill in William. Although he was a great guy then… He’s even better now, why? Esther you tapped into his heart and that is sweeter than “Straight” honey. Keep on romancing him!
Dale
September 9th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I’m so happy for you both… may God contrinue to bless you both.
September 9th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Congratulations William and Esther may your marriage be blessed with Gods Love.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Enjoyed reading your love story. I always knew God would get you two together someday, Bless you both!Lois
September 5th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Congrats!!! How exciting… life will never be the same again!
Can’t wait to share your news with my parents!
best wishes to you and yours!!!
The Penn Clan (Shelly)
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Congratulations and Best Wishes, Will and Esther!!
It is about time Will, my bestest, only single cousin left.
I am happy for you! See you at the Straight’s reunion.
Love, Deb
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
congrats William and Esther! so happy for you and enjoyed reading your story – very inspiring.
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:47 am
Oh William, Oh William, I’m so full of joy and excitement right now I feel I could shout aloud Halleluiah. And Esther my dear sweet sister in law to be!!! Wow a dream come true for sure. I love it.
I love you two!!!
Love your sister Tina
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:14 am
Congratulations !!!
It is so sweet to read your story and hear of the excitement that is going on in your lives. We knew all along that You and Esther were meant for each other. It was just the matter of when things would get on the move. God moves in mysterious ways! We look forward to seeing you together at the Straight Reunion this year. Thanking the Lord that William won’t have to come alone, A G A I N !!! Esther, welcome to the family. We look forward to getting more acquainted with you.
Lots of Love and Prayers,
Uncle Marvin and Aunt Lucille
September 2nd, 2008 at 5:34 pm
My dear cousin! What can I say? God is SO Good!. I can just see your mama’s face and hear her excited laughter! She would just be beaming! (and crying too! Ha Ha! ) I am so happy for your joy! Remember the verse about turning sorrow into dancing? Well, get on your dancing shoes girl!!!!! Dear William, we always felt like you were part of the family- the boys love you, (and the girls too) so thanks for working on making it official! The boys were so excited that you called them to let them know about what was going on! You are a good friend, and you will make an even better cousin! Welcome to the family!
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 am
How good and how pleasant it is to dwell “close to God’s heart” in ALL things! He will, and your testimony proves to us again that it is the Lord who brings unity in His time. (paraphrase from Ps. 133:1)
We praise God for your beautiful testimony!
September 1st, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Dear sister Esther,
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name.”
How I praise the Lord for the outpouring of His purposes in your life! He is the Keeper, and the Giver! All praise to His name!
A two month courtship is indeed a great thing! So is a spring wedding! I know because it happened to me, starting last September 11th!
Josh and I are so happy for you, and trust that the Lord will continue to show the gentleness and joy of His heart through you and William as your hearts are knit together in love!
With a heart of praise,
Erin Langemann
September 1st, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. Two years in Colorado we talked about who God had for you… and here he is… and he was so close all the time. I look forward to meeting him. Love to you all.
September 1st, 2008 at 2:54 pm
My Dear Esther,
I stand in awe of God for His goodness and mercy to you. How faithful He has been – every step of the way – to love you, and to provide the deepest needs of your heart. May your new life as William’s helpmeet be a joyous celebration of of love and servanthood of Christ to His Church!
I consider myself blessed and honored to know you, Esther, and I share your joy. ~ I want to say a sincere Thank You for your prayers for our dear Danelle, for myself, and for the long list of those who are honored to call ourselves your friends. <3
I Corinthians 13,
Arnah
September 1st, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Congratulations Esther and William!
I am rejoicing with you in the way in which God is working in your lives. It makes me happy for you and I often think of your Mother, Esther, and how happy she would be.
I’m sure that Uncle Ralph and your Mother are rejoicing in Heaven.
With warm regards and lots of love,
Aunt Ruth
September 1st, 2008 at 1:18 am
Dear Esther,
WOW! I am SO HAPPY for you! I had no idea that you had “someone special” in your life! BEST wishes to you & William! Have a BLAST with all of your wedding planning!
Smiles, Ruthanne
August 31st, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Oh My Goodness!!! It seems like just yesterday I was told that you two were courting and now look at this!!! HOW AWESOME! I’m so excited!! May the Lord continue to bless you both!!!
LOVE,
Danielle
August 31st, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Sweet Esther and William, it was so wonderful to read your stories, wow what a beautiful courtship. God Bless you both as you plan the wedding of a lifetime!
Our prayers are answered!!!
August 31st, 2008 at 9:24 pm
WOW!!!! What a truely amazing story! I am so happy for you both!!
August 31st, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Congratulations Esther
I had been praying, since seeing you at IHC, that something like this would happen!
It is a most beautiful story, and I am so happy for you!
Love,
Sheri
August 31st, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Congratulations Esther! I’m so happy for you!
August 31st, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Congratulations!! Thanks for letting us be part of the JOY!!!! So much love, Carol
August 31st, 2008 at 8:21 pm
What a delight it was to my soul to read your story!!! Thank you so much for posting it…I was immensely encouraged and praising God for His wonderful work in both of your lives as I read it!
Esther, what a godly example you’ve been to me and continue to be! This story is a direct answer to one of my prayers for you!
Love you lots,
Vanessa
August 31st, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hang on, William…. It’s an terrific adventure being married to a Hobbs! I know from first hand experience, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world! How kind of the Lord to let Nathan and I be with you in the opening days of your relationship, even though our home is so far away. May Jesus bless you with EVERYTHING in His heart for you, and grant you “one heart and one way, that you may fear the Lord for the good of yourselves and your children after you!” We love you beyond expressing! So many of our Alaska friends have expressed such joy as we have shared with them of your engagement, Esther. Many slightly iced congratulations from the north! Carlee
August 31st, 2008 at 9:24 am
CONGRATULATIONS,
What a lovely, joyous, sweet, wholesome, heart-moving time this is.
And to think….I get to walk down the isle with the BRIDE!!!!!!!
We are enraptured by our Father’s love, and moved by His concerns for us, even down to the minutest details of time and life-experiences.
I’m humbled and awed by the way in which our Lord has and is working out His purpose for-such-a-time-as-this.
Congratulations children, on a HUGE hurdle crossed in getting this beautiful website up and running.
May it bring joy and excitement to ALL who read it, and cause them to rejoice with us in seeing the delight and care that God has in planning for His children.
I love you!!!
DAD