Day 23

Sometimes when I'm just sitting somewhere by myself tears will spring to my eyes when I think of my family. I couldn't love them more. I get that 'bosom is full' feeling (I know bosom is old-fashioned but I think it fits best) and have to physically manifest it somehow. How could I ask for a better life when I know I have my family and friends to back me up and care about me? It's been stressful but because of that I have realized how much I am loved. Like a Brazilian times over. Thank you.

How We Met...

Yes indeed, singles wards do provide a setting for falling in love. I was in Will's stake. He was Executive Secretary, I was RS Pres and both of us spent extra time 'hanging out' in the same hall near our bishops' offices. He saw my photo on the ward bulletin and thought, "I want to find that girl." At least that is how I am telling the story.

So, he did. On Facebook. Our first date was for lunch at his favorite Thai restaurant. I remember he came in his khaki reporter jacket/coat and I thought, "This guy really does work for KSL!" The thing that attracted me the most was our conversation. He was open to talk about anything and listen even more. He asked what I was passionate about and I said 2 things--Dietary Supplement Use and some of my favorite topics in religion. He was passionate about photography and tennis. And he is a convert to the church, and his conversion story is remarkable just because he had the softest heart. He walked me to my car and I knew I wanted to see him again.

He waited the appropriate 3 days to call me for our second date :)

It's coming! It's coming without boxes and bags, ribbons and bows!

I know my previous attempts to actually be worthy of the title 'Blogger' are feeble. Two posts in the last 2 years isn't a great track record. However, this wedding blog is different! It's not supposed to last for years, only a month. And THAT I can do. So first entry...the stress of wedding planning.

If you know me you know I really enjoy planning events. I took over decorating for my sister's wedding in July and had a fine time of it. (Not sure if the rest of my family, that I made into work horses would agree...) But planning your own is a little more strenuous. Now I know why Lindsay did let me take over! I went through a peak of being stressed to the max (pretty sure I developed my first migraine ever) and am now back to somewhat normal. I decided the wedding day will indeed come with or without boxes, bows, and ribbons.

But I will try my darndest to see that it comes WITH them.