End of an Era!

Just two weeks from tonight I will finally be Mrs Gavin! I can not wait to enter this new phase of our life. For a good percent of our relationship we've discussed what this transition would look like. We have discussed what we expect of each other and ourselves, what we hope to accomplish and how me might accomplish it, and where we want to go and when we want to get there. All plans are in pencil, of course, awaiting final revisions by God. Luckily our commitment isnt in pencil and I look forward to the better and worse with him.

Years ago before I met Gavin and before I was in love or even knew I would fall in love,
I attended a young adult worship where they had several prayer stations. My favorite one had several torn up bandanas and a card instructing us to pick three strands. One strand was to represent us, one our life partner (regardless of whether or not we knew them), and one for God. We were to braid the three strands together as we prayed for our relationship. I prayed intently that God be working on my mate-wherever he was- so that when we met we could have a relationship that glorified God and that was built on a foundation of God. I hung the braid on my rearview mirror and it still sits there as my reminder that my relationship isn't between two "strands" but three. It's funny because Gavin and I were already friends at this point but not yet dating, God was busy fulfilling my prayer and getting us both ready for the right kind of relationship. One based on a foundation of Him.

Two weeks from today our three strands will be braided into one when Gavin and I finally marry. We will end our "preparing for" stage and go into our "walking out" one. An eternal process of finding what is healthy, right, and perfect
for us. I'm sure it won't be all easy, but I trust when the Bible says "a cord of three strands is not easily broken".

The end of one era, the beginning of my next!

23 Days

Time is flying! I have told everyone that the six month mark was an accellerating mark but I think the two month mark was, too. Some how May came and went in a half a blink and now I'm already at June 2.

Somehow I was blessed with two amazing showers. One was my girl friends and family and the second one was a mix of bridal party and Gavin's buddy's/spouses and our parents, of course. Both were so fun and we were given some awesome things! My everyday dish set is just about complete! I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our family and friends.

Two dress fittings are done and I'm looking forward to fitting number 3 because this time I'm getting my hair done before I go!

Today is my last day watching Emily so my summer officially starts tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to get my house clean before I have to tackle the wedding to do list. My list is much shorter these days and really, I'm not keeping up with the list my mom is. I'll let her stress about it, I'm choosing to be excited and look forward to all that is coming.

Twenty three days!! Ahhhhh!!