Mark

70

evangélico – evangelical

172

Retired Army Chaplain, and part time licensed professional counselor.

Pflugerville

United States

“Seek first to understand before seeking to be understood (St. Francis of Assisi ).”

1. Background: Only child, 2nd generation American (Italian mom and Ukrainian dad were both 1st. generation). Mother taught me to: be a good person and learn how to cook. Father taught me to: be a hard worker and learn how to fight. Parents divorced when I was 14 years old.  Four years in the USMC, with two meritorious promotions and a meritorious mass with the Installation Commander for exceptional service. Spiritual awakening on June 16, 1975: I know and love Jesus Christ; He is the preeminence. Married for over 39 years–if you want to know more, just ask me when we meet (she quit in September 2021 and is remarried; we remain amicable), three adult children, three grandchildren (all grandchildren live local and are bilingual: Spanish/English). Three related master degrees. Professional career began with working in a homeless shelter with men (1991-2002). Returned to active duty as a chaplain after the 911 attack on the USA (I am an American Patriot).  After retiring from the Army in 2013, I worked for the Veterans Hospital Administration in a psychiatric residential treatment facility for mental health disorder and substance abuse (2014-2019). I now work remotely part time as a licensed professional counselor (2020-present). Personal data: Tender Warrior who leads by example, is safe, secure, stable, sincere, simple, sensual, serene, faithful, very fit (perform 20” of light yoga every morning, and weight train 6 days weekly; my doctor said that I have the bloodwork of a man 25 years younger), loving, empathetic, kind, helpful, understanding, graciously flexible, forgive easily, very affectionate with frequent PDA (public display of affection), frugal (not cheap), tenacious (I never quit), neat, clean, organized, detail oriented, disciplined, emotionally intelligent, good conflict resolution skills, learning to dance the Salsa and Bachata, sober 49 years, don’t like being around alcohol, and know how to have fun when with the right people. Listen to music every day, have sleep apnea, asthma (allergic to cats), two degenerative lumbar discs, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR–take herbal medication to relieve and manage joint inflammation).  I would like to visit every South American country for two weeks over the next five years with my future wife, as well as national parks in the US and South America; NOT an international world traveler.  Debt free other than a mortgage, possess  basic Spanish skills, like the Colombian culture (have considered buying a house in Colombia in 10–12 years–God willing), family is super important, and a firm believer in Genesis 2:18. If this resonates with you, then take my hand for a humble and balanced life of peace, unconditional love, understanding, respect, protection, provision, and tons of affection. Want to fall in love and become married.  Been told that I have awesome hands as a self taught masseuse :).  No tats and no piercings.  Beauty and muscles fade with age. But the inner person is being renewed day-by-day through the indwelling presence of God’s Holy Spirit. ”What is desired in a man is kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar (Proverbs 19:22).” Have a content, comfortable, and calm life: I pursue–I don’t chase. I will be visiting Bucaramanga, Pereira, Manizales, Armenia, and Santa Marta from April 21 to July 21, 2026: maybe show me around, help me improve my Spanish speaking skills, and see where it takes us?

Woman who knows and loves Jesus Christ. Her characteristics include: fidelity in marriage, feminine (warm & inviting), nurturing, attractive (100% natural–no cosmetic surgery–and uses little to no makeup),  fit, fun, favorable conflict resolution skills, family oriented, filtered dialogue, firm in biblical convictions, forgiving by nature, friendly disposition, flirty with only me, playful in the bedroom, fabulous cook (she enjoys the kitchen), frugal manager of resources, fiscally responsible, flexible in nonessentials, fastidious housekeeper, financially independent, free of minor children, shares some common interests with me, and seeking to become fluent in English.  She wants more than a partner, teammate, and best friend. She wants a husband who will treat her as a daughter of royalty to the King of Kings (Jesus Christ), become great lovers, seeking to do everything in life together–romance, fun, gym, hiking, dancing, cooking, occasional travel, and humble service to others—the entire life journey together.  She recognizes that an age gap is one factor among many, and should not rule out favorable mutual compatibility. Ultimately, she compliments my life–not complicates it. ”Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord God will be praised (Proverbs 31:30).”