Day 23

So today's post doesn't have a picture. I took a couple but they are pictures that I don't want to share just yet. Today Matt and I went and picked up his wedding ring which was one of the pictures I took. We also went and picked out his suit for the wedding, my second picture. I didn't feel like I should post them though because those are pictures of our special day coming up in exactly 5 months. I wouldn't post a picture of my ring or dress so everyone who reads this will just have to wait until the wedding to see Matt in his suit and his wedding band. We had a really great time today doing stuff for his part of the wedding. When he came out in his suit he made me think of the past and also look to the future. The last time I saw him in a suit/tux was when we went to prom together in 2006. Then we were only friends. I could have never imagined as we took pictures at prom that the next time I was taking pictures with him in a suit would be when we were husband and wife. It is so crazy the way God works. I am so thankful for our past because it has put us where we are today and I am so looking forward to our future! So so blessed for this journey from Miss to Mrs.

Day 22

 

Today's picture is of the book Something Blue. I just finished this book before writing this entry. I love to read. I know this may make me a nerd but I don't care. I especially love to read books about falling in love. I remember growing up watching countless number of romantic movies and reading tons of books. I used to always think, "I want a love story like the ones from the movies." It may sound dorky but I think most girls dream of their fairytale. As I have grown up and fallen in love, I've realized something. Fairytales aren't about castles and princes. Every girl can have that fairytale. It's about allowing God to lead you to the person He has planned for you. I know without a doubt in my mind, Matt is that person for me. That doesn't mean our relationship is perfect, because what relationship is? It does mean though that we going through life together, ready to commit forever to one another and bring glory to God through our relationship. How could that not be a fairytale?  So maybe my fairytale isn't about a prince and a princess but it is MINE and I wouldn't change a thing about it because the author of this fairytale is God. He is the author of the universe so He can definitely handle my fairytale. I'm so excited to continue this love story from Miss to Mrs.

Day 21

 

Today's entry is a day late because our internet was down yesterday. The picture is of Matt playing word with friends while we watched golf on a Friday night. This may not sound glamorous or exciting but it is one of the things that I love about our relationship. We are comfortable enough with each other that we can hang out without having to be doing anything elaborate and still have a good time. Sure I love the fun dates we have to dinner and movies but I would so much prefer the hanging out playing cards, or watching favorite shows or movies together. I feel like that is something that is important for our future marriage. We can be happy with our simple days just being together. The good times are based on our relationship and not what we are doing. I'm so excited for our simple times together as I continue from Miss to Mrs.

Day 19/Day 20

 

So the picture for day 19 and 20 is the same. This is the new devotion that I have been doing. When Cait was here this past weekend she brought it to me. If you don't have a devotion that you are doing I would highly recommend this one.  Today's devotion was like God was sitting right next to me and encouraging me with his words. As Matt and I get closer to the wedding things are becoming difficult. More decisions are needing to be made and changes are happening as we move away from being in our parents home to building our lives together. One line of my devotion said, "Though the path is difficult and the scenery dull at the moment, there are sparkling surprises just around the bend. Stay on the path I have selected for you. It is truly the path of life." This was so encouraging to me that when I read it I immediately called Matt knowing he would also be encouraged. Sometimes as we are working crazy hours with little sleep, studying or doing clinicals or student teaching, painting furniture, or addressing envelopes it all seems that its too much. However, after reading today God didn't promise that the path he chose was going to be easy and pretty all the time. The working crazy hours isn't easy but knowing as we stand up and say our vows that we paid for our wedding with hard work will be worth it. Studying, clinicals, and student teaching can be exhausting but will be so worth knowing that we are in careers that God created us for. So from now on when it gets to be overwhelming on this journey from Miss to Mrs. I am going to remember that as long as Matt and I are on the path God has laid before us that we are going to make it through!

Day 18

 

Today's picture is of Carrington in her pajamas and her winter boots. The story behind the outfit is even better than the outfit. So I get home right at 11 after working a 13 hour day. I had just climbed into my bed when Carrington (before the boots) barges into my room and says, "I almost just got ate. Come down to my bathroom now." I very unwillingly follow her down the hall to find the biggest spider I have ever seen. She then decides to put on tall boots. (still haven't figured out why these are needed) She then climbs on the toilet and reaches down and kills the spider with the toilet brush. (see boots are completely unnecessary) She then proceeds to kill an itty bitty spider above her and falls off the toilet.(she didn't get hurt) Thankfully this happened because it gave me great material for today's blog. It also made me very thankful that in a few months I will have Matt to kill any bugs in the house. It also makes me sad that Care won't be right down the hall to entertain me with her crazy ideas. I'm finding that this journey from Miss to Mrs. is all about change. Though some of it will be different and hard I'm looking forward to it!  

Day 17

 

Today's picture is of Gracie printing up invitations for a bridal shower. Not just any bridal shower, but mine. I remember thinking a few weeks after Matt and I got engaged, this engagement is going to last forever. Now we are closing in on the 5 month mark. Things are actually happening to constantly remind me I'm really getting married. For so many months the planning has almost seemed like a dream, planning someone's big day just not mine. Now as invitations are being printed, bridesmaid dresses are being order, and Matt is soon to be picking out a suit, the realization is beginning to hit. This is mine and Matt's wedding. This day I've looked forward to for basically my whole life is quickly approaching. You may be thinking its still 5 months. This is true but when you have been engaged for 14 months, 5 months is no time at all. Before I know it I will be putting on The dress and making my way down the aisle to the man I can't wait to spend forever with. I'm so excited to continue to experience the realization and excitement of the journey from Miss to Mrs.

Day 16

 

Day 16 already! Today's picture is of my view from my beach chair. I spent my afternoon sitting in my beach chair enjoying great conversation with an awesome friend. Today was Caitlin's last full day here sadly. She got here Thursday evening and we have been patiently waiting for a sunny day so she could enjoy a beach day. So thankful that God let that day be today. It was a beautiful day that we got to enjoy in his awesome creation. I think by us having to wait on a good beach day we enjoyed today so much more. I think God does that sometimes. We ask him for something and he has us wait for that something so that it will be in his time because He has our best interest in mind. I feel that way about our wedding. We prayed about when we should get married and God led us to the date of December 17th. When we are married we will have been engaged for almost 20 months. This time has been very long as we have watched multiple couples become engaged and married during our engagement. I know though that we are doing things in God's timing and though it may seem long it will all be worth it! So thankful to be taking the journey from Miss to Mrs. in His timing!