I am really feeling exhausted today. No particular reason, I just have my days where everything catches up with me. Planning this wedding has been fun, but there are days it leaves me feeling like I've been run over. Not to mention just the everyday things as well, such as job, family, traffic, keeping my place clean and presentable, cooking or figuring out what to do for dinner. I guess today I'm just feeling tired of the monotony and having a hard time pressing on. I know change is coming, it's right around the corner, 21 days away to be exact!!! It just seems like the closer we get, the longer it takes to get here!! I'm so looking forward to the reward that is to come at the end of this long journey!!!
Lord, just give me the strength to make it so that I can enjoy and relish in the fruits of our labor!!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Counting My Blessings
With all that's going on in this world today and some recent personal happennings, I feel compelled to count my blessings. Please note that I am not posting this to brag about my successes while so many others are facing hardship after hardship right now, I am just extremely thankful for what I do have and how God is blessing me and my family at the moment.
I'll start with yesterday - we had a mandatory company-wide meeting yesterday and before anyone knew what was going on the rumors were flying, as you can imagine. "Layoffs? Pay decreases? No longer moving to our new facility?" All relative concerns, however nobody had a definite answer to any of these things, it was all just speculation. Of course it didn't help when the boss started out the meeting with, "I've got some good news and I've got some bad news." Unfortunately our offices in other locations across the country are having to lay off some people right now, however, thankfully, our office will not be experiencing any layoffs. Thank you Jesus, although please be with those that are losing their jobs and don't know what they will do now to support their families. I am extremely thankful to have a job during these difficult times, even though I may complain from time to time about having to get out of bed each morning and drag myself to the office and force myself through another day just to do it all over again the next day. I am thankful the Lord is providing for me - and my fiance for that matter. We both have jobs that we feel pretty secure in for the time being.
I am also thankful that my fiance and I have jobs right now as we are trying to pay off our wedding and honeymoon and set up for our new future together. That is one thing we prayed when we first got engaged and started planning this wedding is that we would both remain employed so we could continue on with our plans. God is an awesome God and He has answered our prayers!!
Still on the topic of jobs - I am extremely thankful that both my mom and my sister FOUND a job during this trying time. It may not be exactly what they want, but it IS a job and it's helping to pay the bills right now. I just pray they continue to get along and don't try to kill each other - as they are working together!!
On the other hand, I do have some unfortunate news; however, we never know when situations that seem bad at the time can actually be blessings in disguise. My future father-in-law was let go from his job this week. He has worked in this industry his entire adult life and is not sure what he will do now. He is willing to relocate if need be, which will hopefully help, but is concerned that age may be a factor as he is approaching retirement. Unfortunately he's not able to take early retirement - he needs to work as long as possible. So, we are praying that something comes available for him soon and this process does not take too long or is not too grueling.
Also, my own father is experiencing some difficulty in his job -while he does have a job and we are thankful for that - he is only being paid once a month. That makes things extremely tight at times although it does help now that my mom is bringin' home some bacon too. Also, his company was just sold so we're sure there are some changes coming - hopefully for the better.
I know many of you out there have difficult circumstances of your own and some far worse than the ones I have mentioned above. I pray that you hold on and realize that these are just trying times and this will all pass. And as I mentioned above, keep your eyes opened for some of those blessings in disguise!!! God works in mysterious ways!
I'll start with yesterday - we had a mandatory company-wide meeting yesterday and before anyone knew what was going on the rumors were flying, as you can imagine. "Layoffs? Pay decreases? No longer moving to our new facility?" All relative concerns, however nobody had a definite answer to any of these things, it was all just speculation. Of course it didn't help when the boss started out the meeting with, "I've got some good news and I've got some bad news." Unfortunately our offices in other locations across the country are having to lay off some people right now, however, thankfully, our office will not be experiencing any layoffs. Thank you Jesus, although please be with those that are losing their jobs and don't know what they will do now to support their families. I am extremely thankful to have a job during these difficult times, even though I may complain from time to time about having to get out of bed each morning and drag myself to the office and force myself through another day just to do it all over again the next day. I am thankful the Lord is providing for me - and my fiance for that matter. We both have jobs that we feel pretty secure in for the time being.
I am also thankful that my fiance and I have jobs right now as we are trying to pay off our wedding and honeymoon and set up for our new future together. That is one thing we prayed when we first got engaged and started planning this wedding is that we would both remain employed so we could continue on with our plans. God is an awesome God and He has answered our prayers!!
Still on the topic of jobs - I am extremely thankful that both my mom and my sister FOUND a job during this trying time. It may not be exactly what they want, but it IS a job and it's helping to pay the bills right now. I just pray they continue to get along and don't try to kill each other - as they are working together!!
On the other hand, I do have some unfortunate news; however, we never know when situations that seem bad at the time can actually be blessings in disguise. My future father-in-law was let go from his job this week. He has worked in this industry his entire adult life and is not sure what he will do now. He is willing to relocate if need be, which will hopefully help, but is concerned that age may be a factor as he is approaching retirement. Unfortunately he's not able to take early retirement - he needs to work as long as possible. So, we are praying that something comes available for him soon and this process does not take too long or is not too grueling.
Also, my own father is experiencing some difficulty in his job -while he does have a job and we are thankful for that - he is only being paid once a month. That makes things extremely tight at times although it does help now that my mom is bringin' home some bacon too. Also, his company was just sold so we're sure there are some changes coming - hopefully for the better.
I know many of you out there have difficult circumstances of your own and some far worse than the ones I have mentioned above. I pray that you hold on and realize that these are just trying times and this will all pass. And as I mentioned above, keep your eyes opened for some of those blessings in disguise!!! God works in mysterious ways!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Wedding Nightmare
So I had my first nightmare about the wedding. This won't contain much detail - just the highlights, but it started out with something being wrong or happening at the chapel we're getting married at on the day of our wedding so we had to push the wedding up a few days. So in the dream I am frantically running around trying to get things done and make sure everyone knows what's going on and where to be and what time and all that fun stuff.
It was total chaos as you can imagine.
Anyway, I am running around gathering all the items that I need to get dressed - veil, tiara, petticoat, undergarments and then it hits me. I DON'T HAVE MY DRESS!!!!! It's still being altered and is not ready yet!!! Of course I start to panic and freak out running around telling everyone I can't get married because I don't have my dress. How can I possibly get married if I don't have the dress. I was horrified!!!
And then I woke up to reality and all was well with the world again. Although, I do have a slight fear that portions of this dream could come true. I'm not worried about the chapel having to move our date, but I am slightly worried about having my dress in time for the wedding. I DO have a dress, just to clarify, but I had to wait a little before having it altered due to budgeting issues and was told it won't be ready until 2 days before the wedding, yes you heard me correctly, 2 DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING!!!!! Now I'm hoping they're telling me it's going to take longer than it actually will just to be on the safe side and by some miracle they will call me super early and tell me it's ready and I can come pick it up. Because, quite frankly, it not being ready until 2 days before the wedding leaves NO MARGIN FOR ERROR!!! If I get that dress back and it doesn't fit properly or something else is wrong with it - I'm screwed!!! SO, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying my prayers that all goes smoothly and the dress will be ready in time and will fit perfectly and nothing will go wrong!! Although I know every wedding has it's issues and nothing ever goes as perfectly as you planned.
But I can hope that it will, right?
It was total chaos as you can imagine.
Anyway, I am running around gathering all the items that I need to get dressed - veil, tiara, petticoat, undergarments and then it hits me. I DON'T HAVE MY DRESS!!!!! It's still being altered and is not ready yet!!! Of course I start to panic and freak out running around telling everyone I can't get married because I don't have my dress. How can I possibly get married if I don't have the dress. I was horrified!!!
And then I woke up to reality and all was well with the world again. Although, I do have a slight fear that portions of this dream could come true. I'm not worried about the chapel having to move our date, but I am slightly worried about having my dress in time for the wedding. I DO have a dress, just to clarify, but I had to wait a little before having it altered due to budgeting issues and was told it won't be ready until 2 days before the wedding, yes you heard me correctly, 2 DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING!!!!! Now I'm hoping they're telling me it's going to take longer than it actually will just to be on the safe side and by some miracle they will call me super early and tell me it's ready and I can come pick it up. Because, quite frankly, it not being ready until 2 days before the wedding leaves NO MARGIN FOR ERROR!!! If I get that dress back and it doesn't fit properly or something else is wrong with it - I'm screwed!!! SO, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying my prayers that all goes smoothly and the dress will be ready in time and will fit perfectly and nothing will go wrong!! Although I know every wedding has it's issues and nothing ever goes as perfectly as you planned.
But I can hope that it will, right?
Thursday, April 9, 2009
One more month
So here I stand approximately one month (ok, so it's more like 6 weeks) away from my wedding day. I can't believe it's almost here. When we got engaged a year ago it seemed like such a long time, but man, has the time flown by! I guess that happens when you're busy planning a wedding, working and keeping up with life.
I'm so excited that this long awaited day is about to be here. All the hard work and planning we've been doing for so long is about to pay off to a beautiful day of celebration with family and friends and then a wonderful, much needed and deserved honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean. I think that's what I'm most looking forward to. Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to the wedding and all that goes into getting ready for the big day - like having my hair and makeup done, getting my nails done, having my bridal brunch that morning, laughing and having fun with my bridesmaids, mom and other close family that will be part of that special time, putting on the beautiful dress I have always dreamed of and walking down the aisle to my future husband, becoming Mrs. Matthew Fisher, living it up at the reception and then being whisked away to our hotel for the night. Ok, I'm getting teary-eyed as I type all that - so yes, you can say I'm looking forward to all of that. At the same time, I'm so ready to be on that cruise - to be able to sit back and relax and not worry about one thing - not have to plan anything, prepare anything, think about anything!!! We can just relax and enjoy the scenery and enjoy being married, being husband and wife!! The time to enjoy the fruits of our labor!! I can just see it now - right there at our fingertips!!!
I have enjoyed planning my wedding. It has had it's ups and downs along the way, but that's normal. I have had moments where I have been stressed and even said something to the effect of "why didn't we just elope?", but at the same time, I have really enjoyed it. I've had fun looking at all the different options and picking the ones we like the best or mean the most to us and will make OUR day special and memorable for us. We are also thankful, that given the state of the economy, we have both remained employed and been able to take care of everything financially. That is one thing we said from day one is Lord, please let us remain employed and be able to pay for everything. And God has heard our prayers and is answering them and for that, we are truly thankful. We are also thankful for all the help from our parents, siblings, best friends and everyone else who has or is helping to make our special day come true. We couldn't have (and wouldn't have wanted) done it without all of you!!!
Wow, I'm getting married - in just over a month!!!!! :-)
I'm so excited that this long awaited day is about to be here. All the hard work and planning we've been doing for so long is about to pay off to a beautiful day of celebration with family and friends and then a wonderful, much needed and deserved honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean. I think that's what I'm most looking forward to. Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to the wedding and all that goes into getting ready for the big day - like having my hair and makeup done, getting my nails done, having my bridal brunch that morning, laughing and having fun with my bridesmaids, mom and other close family that will be part of that special time, putting on the beautiful dress I have always dreamed of and walking down the aisle to my future husband, becoming Mrs. Matthew Fisher, living it up at the reception and then being whisked away to our hotel for the night. Ok, I'm getting teary-eyed as I type all that - so yes, you can say I'm looking forward to all of that. At the same time, I'm so ready to be on that cruise - to be able to sit back and relax and not worry about one thing - not have to plan anything, prepare anything, think about anything!!! We can just relax and enjoy the scenery and enjoy being married, being husband and wife!! The time to enjoy the fruits of our labor!! I can just see it now - right there at our fingertips!!!
I have enjoyed planning my wedding. It has had it's ups and downs along the way, but that's normal. I have had moments where I have been stressed and even said something to the effect of "why didn't we just elope?", but at the same time, I have really enjoyed it. I've had fun looking at all the different options and picking the ones we like the best or mean the most to us and will make OUR day special and memorable for us. We are also thankful, that given the state of the economy, we have both remained employed and been able to take care of everything financially. That is one thing we said from day one is Lord, please let us remain employed and be able to pay for everything. And God has heard our prayers and is answering them and for that, we are truly thankful. We are also thankful for all the help from our parents, siblings, best friends and everyone else who has or is helping to make our special day come true. We couldn't have (and wouldn't have wanted) done it without all of you!!!
Wow, I'm getting married - in just over a month!!!!! :-)
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