We are starting to put things together now. Kimmy and Ian had time while in NC to plan some of the wedding components and she brought those wishes back to us.
So many people have said they want to help do this or that and it is so mice to have a family of families who see this wedding as a time of celebration for our entire community- this is exactly the way that it is supposed to be. This is a fun challenge to have- so many wanting to help.
Some of the things- ok many of the things- I am not allowed to share in the blog because they are supposed to be surprises for the day. In fact, I was told yesterday that there are things that are going to happen that I don't get to know until the time comes. Generally I am not super excited about surprises, but I will have to go with the flow.
So right now we are making decisions on cake things, ceremony components and order, what people are going to wear, who all will be in the wedding and reception items. Most of these things I don't have too much of an opinion about other than I want for them to be right and not done half way.
We are also working on the honeymoon planning. Things like when is the best time to leave, how long should they go for, where exactly should they go and how should they get there. The nice things for them is that they really don't have to be back to work or anything else at any certain time so they can be gone more than a week if they so choose.
The time is coming up quickly and it is both exciting and hard to think about what our house will be like w/o Kimmy here much of the time. It is also difficult to imagine PG w/o her there 3-4 days a week. She is a key component in many places and soon she will be off to her next stage. We are thankful for the time God has allowed us to have this stewardship opportunity and for the godly example she is to so many around her- she is a great example- not perfect- of godly femininity.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Missing my Kimmy
It's kind of weird around here with no Kimmy. Grant just got back from LA, so it is a bit more lively here- but I do mean a bit.
We are excited to know what Kimmy and Ian are thinking about the possibility of going to NC- but not so we can put in our 2 cents worth but so we can better know how to pray for them. It is going to be exciting to see what God does with these 2 young people, with so much potential and life in them- what will our Great God do with these 2 pots?
Much of our lives as parents are getting them ready for this day and then they just go and it is important for us to actually let them go wherever the Lord leads them. Missing my little girl and thinking about how this is their first trip together w/o any one else with them and knowing that Ian will take good care of her and protect her.
We are excited to know what Kimmy and Ian are thinking about the possibility of going to NC- but not so we can put in our 2 cents worth but so we can better know how to pray for them. It is going to be exciting to see what God does with these 2 young people, with so much potential and life in them- what will our Great God do with these 2 pots?
Much of our lives as parents are getting them ready for this day and then they just go and it is important for us to actually let them go wherever the Lord leads them. Missing my little girl and thinking about how this is their first trip together w/o any one else with them and knowing that Ian will take good care of her and protect her.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
North Carolina Seminary
We are still planning a wedding but right now things are a bit slower than they were before. Life always seems to come in spurts.
Kimmy and Ian are currently in NC checking out a seminary. Ian was invited but one of the board member-I think- to come and visit, and so they both flew back and are staying with a family that built their home to do these kinds of things. Kimmy said that Ian has a huge up stairs apartment kind of location and she is staying in another apartment kind of thing behind the garage. She said they are staying in the "same house" but if they got any farther apart they wouldn't be.
I digress a bit here. When she was flying out- to go to California to meet up with Ian- Teresa had dropped her off at the airport and as she was walking away Teresa said she was thinking about guys hitting on our cute little girl. She was thinking that she hoped the guys would just leave her alone.
Kimmy was in line to check in at the Alaska counter and a bunch of guys came and stood around her- the UW men's basketball team was flying to California for the Pac-10 tournament and she was standing in the middle of them. She had to call and tell me- she thought I would appreciate that.
Back on track. Kimmy called from NC and said she was very tired but they were really encouraged so far with just the short time they were there. She will keep us updated. Please pray that God would make very obvious for them both if this is where He would have them to start out their life together. This is a huge decision and God can make it really easy for them if He opens, or closes, doors. If they like the seminary and all that goes with it, they will then look for jobs and housing while they are there.
It is both fun and sad to see my little girl so grown up. As parents this is what we are training our children to do- go forth- but there is still sadness as they start the leaving process. They are merely stewardship opportunities for us and God has been so gracious to us to give us amazing kids.
On a selfish note- we are going to miss Kimmy at PG when she leaves. She is such a great asset to our business but it will also be fun to see what God does with her training in our business, and the rest of her life, as He leads them into this next place.
Kimmy and Ian are currently in NC checking out a seminary. Ian was invited but one of the board member-I think- to come and visit, and so they both flew back and are staying with a family that built their home to do these kinds of things. Kimmy said that Ian has a huge up stairs apartment kind of location and she is staying in another apartment kind of thing behind the garage. She said they are staying in the "same house" but if they got any farther apart they wouldn't be.
I digress a bit here. When she was flying out- to go to California to meet up with Ian- Teresa had dropped her off at the airport and as she was walking away Teresa said she was thinking about guys hitting on our cute little girl. She was thinking that she hoped the guys would just leave her alone.
Kimmy was in line to check in at the Alaska counter and a bunch of guys came and stood around her- the UW men's basketball team was flying to California for the Pac-10 tournament and she was standing in the middle of them. She had to call and tell me- she thought I would appreciate that.
Back on track. Kimmy called from NC and said she was very tired but they were really encouraged so far with just the short time they were there. She will keep us updated. Please pray that God would make very obvious for them both if this is where He would have them to start out their life together. This is a huge decision and God can make it really easy for them if He opens, or closes, doors. If they like the seminary and all that goes with it, they will then look for jobs and housing while they are there.
It is both fun and sad to see my little girl so grown up. As parents this is what we are training our children to do- go forth- but there is still sadness as they start the leaving process. They are merely stewardship opportunities for us and God has been so gracious to us to give us amazing kids.
On a selfish note- we are going to miss Kimmy at PG when she leaves. She is such a great asset to our business but it will also be fun to see what God does with her training in our business, and the rest of her life, as He leads them into this next place.
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