I'm here to tell you that he did find a way. Here are ten of the countless ways Robert found to my heart:

~ 1 ~
 Robert is very loyal. He's proven that, no matter what, he is and always will be there for me. Whether it is taking time out of his busy schedule to send an e-mail, giving up sleep to call me from the other side of the globe, or driving 5 1/2 hours every other weekend so we can spend time together in person. I think the greatest test of his loyalty came when I was unsure of our relationship. Even in those times, Robert never abandoned me, but was there to be my friend.

 

~ 2 ~
 He is selfless, always thinking of others' needs before his own.
 

~ 3 ~
 He loves to serve and help other people. Not to copy his words, but he has a very big and generous heart. He is always reaching out to help anyone in need, never expecting anything in return.
 

~ 4 ~
He is very discerning and observant. Aside from my dad, Robert is the first and only man I've met who can spend a short amount of time with me and know the thoughts of my heart even when I myself am unsure of them.
 

~ 5 ~
He is strong, physically and spiritually. I know that sounds a little shallow after talking about his character, but it's really not. Because of his strength, both physical AND spiritual, I have always felt safe with him. He is strong in his faith in God, never worrying about what others will think of him or his convictions. The first time I saw his picture, I thought of a teddy bear. As I got to know him, I discovered that he truly is every bit as gentle as a teddy bear, yet underneath all that gentleness, Robert possesses the reassuring strength of a bear in the wild. I know I will never be without a protector.
 

~ 6 ~
He is content with who he is and what God has blessed him with. I have yet to hear him complain about anything. His faith is too strong and his love for God too deep to allow him to be discontent or disheartened in any circumstance, no matter how difficult. When my faith wavers, he is always one of the first to remind me that God is in control of our lives.
 

~ 7 ~
Robert is wonderful with children! I told myself long ago that the guy who will put up with and actually enjoy posing as a jungle gym for my little brothers and sisters is quite deserving of my respect and had better be claimed at once before someone else discovers him! : ) I have yet to meet a child who doesn't love to be around him, so I have no doubt that he will make a wonderful father someday.
 

~ 8 ~
Robert is my hero! He accepted the challenge and rescued Rapunzel from her tower ; ) In all seriousness, Robert has given of himself, remained patient, and sought God while waiting for permission to win my heart. Even when it has been hard (and I know it has been difficult at times), he never gave up.
 

~ 9 ~
He seeks God in every decision. I've seen this in his decision to commit to me even when he wasn't certain of how I would respond. I also see it in his daily life as he deals with the stresses of work, interacting with his family, and reaching out to his friends.
 

~ 10 ~
Last of all, but most importantly, Robert loves me just as Jesus Christ loves His bride, the church. How can I not return a love that is given to me, wholly and unconditionally, despite my imperfections? In Robert, I have a clearer picture of what Christ has done for me in loving me even before I returned that love. Robert took the risk of loving me and giving of himself, and that means more to me than anything else.