There's something about you that I'll never understand. I think it's in the way that you care for every single soul in the world... Not just those people that need you and come to you, but even those that say so little. Somehow you know when you're needed. You're so different from any other. When people need, you drop your list of things to do, you drop your million errands to run, you drop your plans for the evening. I guess it's something about the way you make yourself available... Even when most people wouldn't dare to.
When I think about it more, I realize there's something in the way you treat me, like I have never known before. Your loyalty, your priorities, your values. The way your world can be falling apart in one day, but you stand strong, always there when I'm breaking. Your selflessness continues to amaze me every day I've known you... It's inspiring, truly humbling.
Then I sit here overjoyed - full of so much emotion that tears fall down my face... I realize I have no idea how to thank you & I don't think I will ever know. I do know that I'll spend every day of my life trying my best to show you just how thankful I am. :D
My appreciation, admiration, and respect for you grows every second... You're more than I have ever deserved & have the best heart of anyone that I know.
You see, I used to think for years that my expectations were too high... I actually sat down and made a list once - a list of all the qualities that I wanted & needed to have in a husband. Maybe that really is as pathetic as it sounds... Maybe. All I know is... The day I met you, I found the one person that had every characteristic on that list and so many more. After years of thinking I needed to give up and lower my expectations, I had found what I was waiting for, praying for - I found my mister perfect. [With you, everything makes perfect sense.]
I really couldn't ask for a single thing more & I can't thank God enough for knowing my heart better than I knew it myself. What a blessing!
... Joshua, I cannot wait to spend my forever with you. <3
99 days.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
All About Priorities
Im sitting here searching neat song ideas for the reception, some DIY decor, bridesmaid bouquets, program ideas, readings, and even updating our registries... Oh, and of course watching The Bachelor: Women Tell All! :) Haha.
Did I mention... I have a ton to get done for classes a lot by TOMORROW, a huge test Wednesday, and a huge Senior Assignment presentation/poster by next Tuesday. Ahhhhh! Why does wedding planning have to be so exciting and enjoyable... Especially to this particular procrastinator that has SENIORITIS big time! May 7th needs to hurry it up.
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend & has a great week ahead.
[By the way, it's day two of starting the gym again, and Im dying...] Pathetic!
Did I mention... I have a ton to get done for classes a lot by TOMORROW, a huge test Wednesday, and a huge Senior Assignment presentation/poster by next Tuesday. Ahhhhh! Why does wedding planning have to be so exciting and enjoyable... Especially to this particular procrastinator that has SENIORITIS big time! May 7th needs to hurry it up.
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend & has a great week ahead.
[By the way, it's day two of starting the gym again, and Im dying...] Pathetic!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
The Ever-Growing List
So, I have a little bit before I have to leave for church this morning, and I got to thinking about how I needed to update everyone on all the wedding things! My mom came to St. Louis yesterday! We had such a great time together! :) We definitely didnt get as much done as we had hoped for [Im still desperately needing shoes & needing to decide on my veil and hairstyle]! However, we did finalize some things!
I was able to get some great deals on beautiful dresses for our Hawaii Honeymoon! :) A bunch of flowy, beach dresses! I cannot wait. Im putting it all away because I am not wanting to wear any of it until we get there! But I know I will be itching to. :) Haha. We also ordered our hand-painted [absolutely amazing, custom-made] aisle runner from idooriginals.com! It is going to be beautiful, but we wont get it for another 3 months [which will be here before we know it!] We also ordered our knife/serving set for the cake, the cake topper, a custom-embroided "beach bag for two" for our Honeymoon as newlyweds, and our engraved flutes! Yay! Everything is soooo beautiful. Im sure it will be even more breath-taking in person.
We also found the PERFECT match of red in some dress shirts to get for our ushers. We arent making them get suits and whatnot! [But we cant get the shirts just yet because we havent asked the people to be ushers... Haha. But I cant wait!]
My mom and I tried on tons and tons of dresses yesterday! She is in search of a particular Mother of the Bride dress! And I am trying to find my rehearsal dinner dress... Unfortunately, I know EXACTLY what I want it to look like in my head. So, I am not being very open minded. Haha. Figures - that will make it SO easy to find... Im sure. [But what I am wanting is fancy, but very simple!]
My mom has also spotted a tux for [our] my puppy Bentley. Of course he wont be in or at the church, but we are hoping Brett wont mind if we take him to a park or something for outside pictures. I am sure my beautiful Bentley will be running around like a maniac & loving on everyone, but we still want a few shots with our important little mister on our Big Day! :) [Even if the shots turn out a little crazy & downright hilarious!] Haha.
Josh and I have also tackled most of our songs! The slide show songs have been picked, and let me tell you... I know my parents will be in tears & Im sure some of my aunts too! Josh and I have also picked out our song to dance to! [Beautiful!] Along with some fun ideas for some neat dances throughout the night!
My aunt found some beautiful, elegant letters to put in front of our cake as well. Should be a nice, personalized touch!
My mom and I also stumbled on a few cute things for the "Bachelorette" party that I will be having... Just a few cute, obnxious buttons for the girls & a matted frame for all of them to sign. [I try to refrain from using that phrase "Bachelorette" because people make assumptions. But it will be some of my fun, favorite girls dressing up for dinner, having a sleepover in a hotel downtown, playing games, pigging out, and laughing all night like we all used to when we were 12!] I cant wait... More details to come.
Hmmm. Im sure I'm forgetting a lot that we've done in the last week, but I wanted to keep everyone posted. It's time for me to head for the day. Time for church, then lots of running errands and LOADS of homework. Please keep my sanity in your prayers! School & all these details dont leave me with much time in the day... And I know graduation & the Wedding are fastly approaching. Ahhhh!
Oh yes, and we got the proofs back of our custom-made invitations. We have a few more revisions to make and will be ordering them soon. Yay!
<3
I was able to get some great deals on beautiful dresses for our Hawaii Honeymoon! :) A bunch of flowy, beach dresses! I cannot wait. Im putting it all away because I am not wanting to wear any of it until we get there! But I know I will be itching to. :) Haha. We also ordered our hand-painted [absolutely amazing, custom-made] aisle runner from idooriginals.com! It is going to be beautiful, but we wont get it for another 3 months [which will be here before we know it!] We also ordered our knife/serving set for the cake, the cake topper, a custom-embroided "beach bag for two" for our Honeymoon as newlyweds, and our engraved flutes! Yay! Everything is soooo beautiful. Im sure it will be even more breath-taking in person.
We also found the PERFECT match of red in some dress shirts to get for our ushers. We arent making them get suits and whatnot! [But we cant get the shirts just yet because we havent asked the people to be ushers... Haha. But I cant wait!]
My mom and I tried on tons and tons of dresses yesterday! She is in search of a particular Mother of the Bride dress! And I am trying to find my rehearsal dinner dress... Unfortunately, I know EXACTLY what I want it to look like in my head. So, I am not being very open minded. Haha. Figures - that will make it SO easy to find... Im sure. [But what I am wanting is fancy, but very simple!]
My mom has also spotted a tux for [our] my puppy Bentley. Of course he wont be in or at the church, but we are hoping Brett wont mind if we take him to a park or something for outside pictures. I am sure my beautiful Bentley will be running around like a maniac & loving on everyone, but we still want a few shots with our important little mister on our Big Day! :) [Even if the shots turn out a little crazy & downright hilarious!] Haha.
Josh and I have also tackled most of our songs! The slide show songs have been picked, and let me tell you... I know my parents will be in tears & Im sure some of my aunts too! Josh and I have also picked out our song to dance to! [Beautiful!] Along with some fun ideas for some neat dances throughout the night!
My aunt found some beautiful, elegant letters to put in front of our cake as well. Should be a nice, personalized touch!
My mom and I also stumbled on a few cute things for the "Bachelorette" party that I will be having... Just a few cute, obnxious buttons for the girls & a matted frame for all of them to sign. [I try to refrain from using that phrase "Bachelorette" because people make assumptions. But it will be some of my fun, favorite girls dressing up for dinner, having a sleepover in a hotel downtown, playing games, pigging out, and laughing all night like we all used to when we were 12!] I cant wait... More details to come.
Hmmm. Im sure I'm forgetting a lot that we've done in the last week, but I wanted to keep everyone posted. It's time for me to head for the day. Time for church, then lots of running errands and LOADS of homework. Please keep my sanity in your prayers! School & all these details dont leave me with much time in the day... And I know graduation & the Wedding are fastly approaching. Ahhhh!
Oh yes, and we got the proofs back of our custom-made invitations. We have a few more revisions to make and will be ordering them soon. Yay!
<3
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