To be 30 years old and still have all four of my Grandparents living, I know I am blessed.  Really.

Gma that I talk the most often about on here, is Mom's mom.  She is 81 years old.  Gma was literally HOURS away from death back in Fall of 2006, so the past few years with her, haven't been taken for granted at all.  She is one of the sweetest ladies in the world and would do anything for anyone if she could.  She has been through so much in her life, her strength amazes me.

Gpaw, that would be Mom's dad.  He's in his late 70's.  I don't have anything that nice to say about him.  I have often said "My life will be better when he's dead."  I know that's not true now, but there has been so much pain caused by him, to me, to my Mom, to her siblings, to my Gma.  Where I do not like the man, I am still blessed to know him & the history and stories he has.

Gma & Gpa...Dad's parents.  Gma is 75 and Gpa is a few years older.  They are the best!  They are two of my favorite people in the world.  Gma is my favorite cook.  Gpa is a great golfer.  They are still very active for their ages.  I enjoy every second I spend with them.  They were hugely instrumental in my upbringing. 

My Gma & Gpa have called a few times this week, trying to figure out when they can come visit before Dad's birthday (March 16), they are making a big deal out of it.  Well, we finally got to the bottom of it.  Gma's eyes are going bad so she can't drive anymore.  She feels like Gpa is slowing down.  She is afraid they are dying.  (Hello, we are all slowly dying)  Having figured this out, makes sense but it makes me sad. 

Remember life is short, life is precious.

God is love.

I got a lot accomplished today and I'm proud of myself.  I have had to step outside of my box and face some things this week head on.  My anxiety was in full force today as I had to call and talk to the wedding planner today.  I talked to them, got all of my questions answered (except the one I forgot to ask, a hair/makeup recommendation), put the deposit down, picked out my flowers.  YAY!  May 14, 2010.  I really like the people we are dealing with, very personable.  I also got our registries as complete as they will be.  I am so excited this is all coming together.  I also emailed my Aunts to let them know what's going on, in case they want to come to the actual wedding.  I can't wait to become Mrs C. Tomorrow, Mom and I are going to work on shower invites.  Fun stuff.

God is love.

Wedding-Countdowns



That countdown is now correct. Things have really started falling into place. We will be getting married in Key West, FL. The trip (airfare & hotel) is booked and paid for. My dress is bought and hanging in our craft room. The wedding planner (which includes many things...namely wedding location, officiant, flowers, and photographer) have been contacted and will be booked hopefully tomorrow. There is a small chance we will have an open house/bbq backyard type reception in early June but that is still TBD. There is a chance Shell & J, Roomie & her hubby might make the trip to Key West. My loving fiance is (without me really knowing) trying to figure out ways to get my parents and Jo there. I texted with Jo today and she told me that my fiance offered to pay for their gas. Jo will have a roughly one month old baby...I don't see her making the 15+ hour drive, but we shall see. The super women of my Church are going to host a wedding shower for us. I don't see the need for one, but the women are excited to host it and having a shower means a lot to my Mom.

God is love!

A few things...

My mental health is still an ever present issues.  I have been getting help for about a month now and I want instant results and that's not how this mess works. 

Next week, Tuesday I am hanging out with Shell & baby girl (and possibly more of our friends).  I haven't seen her since before Christmas & am strangely nervous about it.  I shouldn't be nervous about it, but I am.  See the above statement about mental health issues.

Next week, Wednesday I am doing lunch with Roomie (and possible a few more friends).  I am nervous about seeing her too, but not as nervous (which is odd because we have a shorter history then my other friends).  Then, later in the day, Jess (a girl I used to work with, who in the past 2.5 years has became one of my BFFs!) and I are going to dinner and then dress for wedding shopping.  I say dress for wedding shopping because I highly doubt I'll buy a "wedding dress".

Speaking of wedding...for a few reasons, the countdown I posted isn't right.  We think we are going to move the date back about 2 weeks.  Nothing is set in stone at all but we have a plan.  A plan that will make us happy and most others not happy.  I told his son last weekend and his son was disappointed and that made me sad.  I wasn't expecting that reaction at all!  Details to come soon.

My lovely little sister Jo is currently 31 weeks and 4 days knocked up.  For starters, I pray for her daily.  Every day she keeps that baby baking right now is a blessing.  She's had a rough few weeks but things are improving, I guess.  BUT...If I EVER complain while knocked up half as much as she has just SHOOT ME! 

My love and I might go sledding tonight  Then we have a conference tonight and tomorrow at Church.  Its for married couples but our Pastor invited us too.

God is love.