Mystery Novel

I love to read good mystery novels. There is something about the intrigue of trying to figure out what is going on and in the end how, if the mystery is by a good author, my predictions are never right and how the author's endings are always immensely better than my paltry ponderings.

I have decided my life is a mystery novel. Im always trying to predict what is going to happen next, but alas, Im never right. I want to flip forward a few chapters constantly to see if something good or bad lies ahead, but sadly, unlike a book, my pages only appear one at a time for me to live in. 

When I was young I dreamed that maybe I would marry a cute, curly brown-haired, artsy hobbit-like guy. Wow, I was wrong. Dominic is definitely not a hobbit, but Im so delighted I'm a bad guesser. 

I never dreamed I would fall in love with a Thai guy, since most of the time Im not attracted to them, but Dom is not a normal Thai guy. He is a Christian-not Buddhist. He loves to work out-unlike most Thai guys. He loves learning about new cultures and taking parts of them with him-like wearing Abercrombie and Fitch, and learning English. He is confident-not many Thai guys are brave enough to go for an American girl. He doesn't agree with many Thai politics that the majority sides with-he has his own views and sticks with them. I admire how he isn't afraid to be different from his society and stand out.

I never dreamed I would get married in Thailand! I always hoped I could have a destination wedding, but never thought it would be possible. We are so thankful to Dominic's mom, and friends who helped pay for our exotic Thai wedding. Even though my friends and family from America weren't there, God blessed me with friends and family in Bangkok so I didn't feel sad and lonely on my wedding day, but instead, so loved. I can't believe Im blessed enough to now go home in August and have another celebration with the American side.

I never dreamed I would go to Jakharta, and Bali, Indonesia, and Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia for our honeymoon. I always dreamed to go to an island for my honeymoon, but never thought it would be in Bali. Im so grateful to my parents who provided such a gift for us.

My wildest dreams haven't come true because never before did I even fathomed any of this ever happening. Just like a grand mystery novel, Im eager to see what the next page of Sherri Phengchard's Mysterious Life will look like. I guess I should stop guessing and trying to flip ahead the pages that seem to be super-glued together and just enjoy the ride. 

--Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2--