Doing the wedding programs were a challenge this evening!  No matter what way we inserted the card stock, the printer found a new way to jam, mess up, or the paper was upside down.  You would think doing this at my job all the time, I would be a natural at these kind of things.  But, NOPE!  I defaulted and let Glenn figure them out...and lets just say, the cardstock won! 

Feeling a sense of accomplishment as we continue checking things off our wedding to-do list. 

Found an answer to the guys shirt problem,  yesterday, which meant another trip back to LR today to return the other option.  But with these weekly doctor appointments of mine to LR lately, there is always something else I can get done while I'm over there, and I'm all for checking things off my list!

Glenn had an engagement photo announcement put into the paper for this Sunday.  So be warned....one slightly sun-baked granny coming your way!   Frankly, I'm a little embarrassed...at my age...but.....I think Glenn is so excited, he'd shout it from the top of the world, if everyone could hear him, and that gets my okay just for that tender thought.

I'm more into the little details like the music, the program, the RSVP list, etc.  Almost like an extension of my daily job.  But, God bless Glenn for being my memory--- to remind me of things needing attention, my legs--- to run errands, and just sheer excitement---because I'm more apt to concentrate on the details, that I would fully miss the joy.  It's a blessing to know how important you are to someone.

So....two weeks, a couple of days and counting..................................

Twenty six days....if anyone is counting!  Wedding plans are coming together nicely.  The hurdles at the present moment are very minor.  The guys may need to wear something different since the shirts we ordered for them cannot come in until March or April.  (Hmmm....that would be a little too late.)

Right now, there are wedding "things" all over the house...as an attempt to remember what goes with us...and where.  We are planning two receptions...a cake and punch reception after the service...and a dinner reception later on for family and a few close friends. (get those reply cards in)

We decided to hire a house sitter.  Between Glenn and I, we have four dogs who are all use to getting a lot of attention.  That's putting my mind at ease since Chloe and Hailey have seizures some times...all the dogs are over 10 years old....and 14 days is a long time not to be loved on.

If we've left anyone off the guest list accidentally, please know you are welcome to come.  The wedding is February 19th, 2:00 p.m. at FBCR.  It's going to be a little nontraditional, but anyone who knows me knows that I just have this creative little quirk in my personality, that some times likes to mix things up a little, and jump off a dock alone....just to test the waters.  I think the service will be a very worshipful experience.

That's about it for now.................

As you can imagine, life is a little busy around here.  Putting a wedding together in six weeks isn't impossible, but a lot of ground has needed to be covered in such a short period of time.  I'm lucky that I have someone (Glenn) who really gets excited about making wedding plans and is doing a lot of the leg work himself. Plus it has been a blessing that the weekend following Valentine's Day hasn't given us any roadblocks, with location, or time frame availability.  Most everything has gone as smoothly as silk.  Praise the Lord!

Thank you for your continued prayers, as we proceed forward.  Also, please keep my son and his family in your prayers.  Matt broke his foot Tuesday, and they all have all been sick in his family with viruses.  That's really tough to deal with when you have an infant and a toddler.  So your prayers would be a blessing here, as well.

We did received good news this week that Jill's mom, Judy, is cancer free again and will begin biological therapy in a few weeks to help prevent any further tumors from developing.  Such a blessing to know she is being covered in prayer.  She is such a sweet, loving friend, and it is a burden lifted, knowing she is doing better.  Thank you for all of your prayers.

Glenn visited my Sunday School and church service this morning and really was blessed. 

God has placed so many beautiful, sweet people in my life who have prayed me across every mountain and through every valley.  They could never really know how deeply their love and support has carried me over these last four years.  I couldn't have stood through such a frightening time without them.  Their hugs comforted my heart as if they came directly from Gods own arms and their loving words were a soothing balm to my deepest wounds.  I have been so blessed!

Sent Mike a couple of balloons today with a birthday note attached. The air was so still you could see them drift so high up into the blue sky....and then out of sight. They amazingly stayed with in a few feet of each other the entire time. Kind of reminded me of how we spent our lifetime together. You are SO loved and SO missed!

Well, as you can imagine, this week has been very busy.  But we have many things checked off our "to do" list before the big event the 19th of February.  The cakes have been ordered, the photographer arranged, the reception location reserved with the menu selected, the invitations printed and in the mail, the honeymoon plans reserved, the clothing ordered and partially received, and we have completed our first meeting with the pastor.  Tomorrow we have another session with the pastor and will firm up the ceremony plans, the sound system details, furniture layout, etc.   

It helps that Glenn is really enjoying all of this and can run all over town and back, doing things while I'm at work.  So we may just pull this celebration off after all!

Your continued prayers for peace and understanding would be greatly appreciated.

Isaiah 61:3(amplified bible version)

“To grant consolation and joy to those who mourn in Zion..To give them an ornament of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit..That they may be called “oaks of righteousness”, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”

A Surprise Announcement

Glenn and I have decided to get married, Saturday, February 19th.  He proposed to me first, Thanksgiving Day, but I asked for more time to consider everything.  Then on New Year's day at 1 a.m., he proposed once again, and I said yes.  He is a good man and we share so many things in common.  When we're together we have loads of fun.  We both know the Lord personally, and enjoy discussing that topic, as well as many others.  He is a true gentleman and pampers me like silly.  How could I not be attracted to foot rubs, special Diet Coke runs, and plenty of hugs?!! 

We are very happy and look forward to spending the remainder of our lives together.  We pray you will be excited for us and cover us with your prayers.

"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."


---Oprah Winfrey

Made Me Glad - Hillsong [lyrics]

Happy Birthday Zac and Amber!

Thank you, Glenn, for the wonderful pictures!!!