Moving and Other Things To Do in 2007

A while ago, I wrote that I was trying to determine where I was to move to, as I was growing very tired of Evansville. Of course, since I'm going to marry the greatest man, I have decided to make Carbondale, IL my new, yet temporary home. Wes and I are going to get my house ready to sell no later than late February and hopefully it will sell rather quickly. I will then pack up my belongings and either move into an apt with a six month lease, or stay with some people from Wes' church until we find the apt that we want to make our home. What else?? Let's see...

1. Wedding stuff
2. Search for a new apt with Wes
3. Figure out the job situation
4. Acclamate to a new church and city
5. Budget, budget, budget
6. Plan a Colorado honeymoon
7. Meet with a mentor couple for pre-marital counseling

All of the things above are things I've waited and waited for for so long. When I think about the words husband and wife and their meanings, I can't tell you what an honor and priviledge it is to be discussing them and dreaming about them with Wes. Man...I'm so thankful. God has been so present through all of this and it's amazing to see Him working. Thank you, Lord. Thank you...

Life is So Good

Well, it's been a little over a month since I last posted and I have to say, much has happened. In early December, Wes and I put up my Christmas tree, had hot apple cider, and watched "A Christmas Vacation." It was so much fun and we've decided it will be a tradition for years to come. I finished my shopping early (and by early I mean about three days before Christmas), completed Wes' special scrapbook that I made for the two of us, and experienced a candle light service unlike any other. The cool thing about this Christmas was the fact that on Christmas day, Wes and I drove to Oklahoma, his home state, and spent four days with his family. They were so wonderful and made me feel at ease and welcome. It was much fun. On that Wednesday night, we walked along Utica Square where we spoke of our desire to marry the other and of kids, houses, missions, and our love. It was so amazing. We looked at rings and figured out what we want to do for our honeymoon. I have to say, this is all so amazingly wonderful. I realized that, after twenty-seven years, I just didn't think it was ever going to happen. I didn't think that someone was going to love me and cherish me the way Wes does, but it's real and I am so happy because of it. We both have prayed for so many years that God would provide a husband/wife who would love us the way we love each other. It's a beautiful thing and I am so fortunate to be the woman who has this man. Our engagement is supposedly coming sooner rather than later, and even though I have an idea of what my ring will look like and I know that Wes will propose, I don't know when or how and that's the exciting part. I love surprises and he is definitely good at giving them to me. So, within the next month or so, don't be surprised to find one of the coolest posts I will ever write found right here on this blog. And stay tuned for a new blog coming to you that Wes and I will share. 2007 is going to be a huge year for me and I plan on taking you guys with me on the adventure :).