It wasn't until my last bridal shower a week ago that both Blake and I realized how close the wedding really had gotten. As I sit here writing, we are only four weeks (28 days!) from our wedding day. The questions have shifted from, "Are you excited?" to "Are you nervous?" And, truth be told, I'm not. I kind of thought maybe I would feel that way the closer we got, but I'm just feeling really good. And, with the amount of stuff we have left to do, I don't even feel stressed out. We have a few small projects left, but I have confidence in a couple good Saturdays, and some really wonderful bridesmaids, that they will get done, no problem.
I purchased Blake's wedding ring last weekend. It was such a fun experience to do that for him. He tried on quite a few less rings at quite a few less stores than I did, as I expected. He tried on a few, found one he like and was set. I kept asking, "are you sure you don't want to try on more at other places?" I'm such a girl. He just said, "Nah. I like that one." He is looking forward to being able to wear it and I can't wait to see him with it on.
The shower was so good. A lot of Blake's family made the trip, which I so appreciated. And, all of my bridesmaids, grandmas, my sister, and many good friends of mine and my mom's made it out to our house. It was a beautiful day and my aunt who hosted made everything so nice. She did such a great job planning and putting everything together. We played games, ate delicious cake and I opened presents. The house was a little crowded and warm, but what a problem to have--too many friends gathered to celebrate our marriage!!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, all these pre-wedding fesitivities have me so emotional. A great friend was texting me after the shower and the things she wrote were making me tear up thinking about how supportive all these people have been for me and Blake since we first met. This is truly a perfect time.
The next big thing to look forward to is my Bachelorette Party just two weeks before the wedding. Another fun time to be with friends and family! :-)
There were many years I thought I knew exactly where my life was headed and how it was going to go in that direction. BUT, thankfully, "In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9.
Things I'm thankful for: love, warm weather, colleagues who make work so much fun, all the men and women past, present, and future who serve for our country, and the Lord who knows me better than I know myself
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