Something Borrowed

There's a saying that goes something like this;
Something old
Something new
Some tradition
that means nothing to you

Let's see if we can start some new traditions and change the culture a bit.

Invitations to Weeds

We are under 5 weeks and it seems as if the time is really flying. This weekend was really busy with plenty of other things, like fund raising, but there was still time to do some wedding things.

So what have we been doing? Weeding the lawn, beds and that kind of thing. Re-graveling the driveway and some more fertilizing of grass. But all our work was not outside. We also have done some invitation kinds of things; cutting, pasting, licking and addressing. They are in the mail, which is a relief. Just so everyone knows; announcements are supposed to go out at the 6 week mark and we missed it, but if there are those who decide that this is reason enough to skip the wedding then so be it. We're going to have a great time celebrating this union whether everything is perfectly done to etiquette or not.

I am just trying to keep you posted on the wedding preparations, not necessarily asking for weeding help. If you want to help with those kinds of things we would love for you to come as long as you come with the idea of visiting more than having your fingers worked off. Kind of like the "fun" in fund raising.

Get ready to celebrate with us!!!

46 days

Kimmy told me that I had better start posting here, since there is only 46 days until she has a new man in her life.

People have been asking me if I am excited or sad about Kimmy leaving home, or what I think about them moving to NC after they are married.

Here's what I think. God gives us many things as stewardship opportunities, and kids are one of them. As a parent our job is to prepare our kids for life after they have moved on. I am so excited to see what God is going to do with our kids as they move forward.

We are working on things like invitations, lots of "day of" things (I can't tell you what or I'd have to..) and even going over job opportunities and housing in NC. It's hard to believe that she is almost married.

Some of our friends are telling us they are not coming to the wedding because they know that there are some people there who will be in tears- namely me. For those who know me this is not a stretch. So bring extra mascara, or just don't wear any:) I just want to go on record right now as saying that I am very excited about this wedding and that every tear will be tears of joy.

Kimmy has just had a surgery and it was good of God to allow her to be moved up in the schedule so she can recover before the wedding. Ian graduates from the Master's College this weekend and so ends one chapter and begins another. We are proud of Ian; he finished a year early.

They're going to make a great family. What will God do with them. Please pray for them.