Pre-wedded Bliss

Perhaps it is the fact that my wedding is only 31 days away, but lately I am just loving life. I mean there are certainly things that suck, like how complicated it is for me to live in the same country as my man, but all things considered I have a really great life.

I have a wonderful fiance, who is swamped with work and still finds time to pray for me, encourage me, write me sweet mushy letters, and set up a place for us to live. What would I do without him? I have an awesome family, which I was once again reminded of as I watched my mom tear up over the sweet Mother's Day letter my Dad wrote her. After 29 years of marriage and some big changes, they still love being together. I have some great friends, who constantly go that extra mile for me and listen patiently to me in all my crazy moments. I've learned so much from them. On top of it all, I have a great God, who has blessed me, provided for me, and been faithful to me. I don't deserve any of it, yet He gives bountifully.

Aside from the mushiness, I am getting more and more excited about the weddings. Yesterday I finally bought a veil. I gave in and got a long one. It is a bit longer than my dress train, completely impractical and totally beautiful. While we were in the store, my mom bought me the cutest parasol. Technically the parasol is for my sister's outdoor wedding, but I think it will be really cute in my wedding pictures too!

I tend to be a little serious and reserved, and letting loose is hard for me to do. But I am going to do my best to let down my hair in the coming weeks and have some fun for a change. I have my whole life to be serious and having fun doesn't have to mean being irresponsible. I just want to enjoy my friends and family, and not worry so much about silly things. We'll see how it goes...