How the times change

Has it really been over a month- my gosh almost 2 months since I have written? :( I plan to try and keep up. I have time now and my thought process isn't consumed by planning a one day event.

People keep asking- "how is married life?". Um- it is awesome. For real. I never thought it would make me feel this way. Really crazy and really awesome at the same time. I am super thankful to be able to wake up to the one person who wants to spend the rest of his life with me. 

Let's talk about the wedding for a minute. I just need to say thank you again God for showing out with the weather. 

I had been praying about the weather since November- right after we got engaged. I texted my bridesmaids the week before the wedding in tears because terrible weather was headed our way. They all said it was going to be fine. I began to frantically panic about having the wedding in the church. Not that our church isn't beautiful- but that was not my dream wedding. Not what I saw play out in my mind. Also- not something I had budgeted money for! 

But through God's grace and some awesome praying friends- we had the most beautiful weather. It rained Friday and poured Sunday- but God heard the cry of my heart and provided for Saturday. It was a BEAUTIFUL DAY. 

People kept telling me- at the end of the day you will be the only one who notices what went wrong- and you will still be married. Maybe that is a coping mechanism for people who don't like to rock the boat or those who truly can accept things going bad. Not the case for me. 

I thought I planned for everything- but alas super bride failed! With signs, with ice cream, with presents, ...with a lot of other things... but in the end- we still had an amazing wedding and we still had an awesome reception. 

As I sit here and try to remember all the things that went wrong, I honestly have to laugh at how petty they are. Now- some were a big to-do, but involved people not things-but for the most part- everything still was fine. 

I still think it is crazy that we are ma--rrr--ieed. It just blows my mind when I sit and think about my life before Kevin. We are truly blessed and very grateful God set this divine appointment up for us. 

Planning a wedding was fun. I really did enjoy seeing my thoughts and plans come together. From the colors to the decorations to the food- it was really cool to experience making big decisions and then see them all- and how perfect each piece fit together. 

Now, my hope now is to invest as much time in my MARRIAGE as I did for the wedding- and let me just say that bad boy was well thought of. I was fortunate to be able to see past the wedding and realize the type of commitment I was making. I meant my vows when I said them- that I would listen to and pray for and encourage my husband. And that I am in this for life. 

So- check back again soon and see what lessons God is teaching me through marriage.