I DID IT!!!
Well, I finally managed to declare my feelings to Richard, via a one-and-a-half page letter. We had our usual post-church conversation, and just as he was walking away, I handed him the letter. I don't know yet what his decision is. In fact, I probably won't find out until next week, seeing as I told him to take his time. I'm still worried that I'll be refused. But I'm grateful that God gave me the boldness I needed to do what had to be done.
Thank you, guys, for your thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes. Please continue to pray for me and Richard.
God bless.
Lin