Inconceivable!

"You keep using that word....I do not think it means what you think it means".  Ok wait -- YES I DO!!  Well...mostly.  I've been thinking about the past year.  This time last year, I was living in Taylors, SC, working at a job I wasn't happy about.  But God was working in my life, and I was, for the most part, content with where I was at in life.

And now?

I'm getting married in 48 days!

I just got a new job - one that I know God provided for me!

I just moved to Greenwood!

Wow...so many changes!!  I have been looking for a job kind of off and on, but wasn't really planning on looking hard for anything until after the wedding.  But I had talked to a friend from our church in Greenwood, and had passed on my resume to her.  About two months later, I got a call asking when I could come in and interview.  That was the third week in March.  I interviewed on Tuesday, March 27.  I was hired on Thursday, March 29.  I started my new job Monday, April 2.  WOW -- THAT WAS FAST!!  When God works, He works!!  I've been at the job for 2 weeks, and so far it's going well.  There are some snags, and some frustrations...but that's true for any job.  Over all, I am really enjoying it.  My co-workers are amazing.  This week should be interesting, though, the man who has been teaching me the job, Joey, is going to be in CA for a business trip, so I'm on my own.  But I know I can do it!!

So the moving.  Yeah.  I found out on a Thursday I had the job.  We found a house to rent the next Friday, and I moved the next Saturday.  So....in two weeks, I had a job and a place for Josh and I to live when we get married.  Talk abut stressful...yeah, trying to pack up an entire house in two weeks (minus the weekdays one week, since I was working in Greenwood) was interesting.  Stressful!  But I had a few friends who came and helped.  So it's all good.  Now the unpacking....well, that's for another post!!  LOL  There is a reason I really, REALLY hate moving!!

Mostly, though, I can't believe that I'm getting married.  IN 48 DAYS!!  This time last year, I had no idea about how my life would change in the next year.  I was single, and content to be that way.  But again...God's work is amazing in our lives.  I'm so excited to be engaged to Josh.  He is just the most amazing man!!  He is the kind of man any woman would want to have.  He is kind, patient, thoughtful, and always puts me ahead of himself.  I can't believe how lucky I am to have a man like this.  But then...it's not about luck, is it?  

So what has all of this taught me?  What am I learning through this?  God's grace is sufficient for us.  We think that all of the time....throughout the good times, but especially during the bad ones.  But really - God's grace is more than sufficient.  He  loves us.  And He DELIGHTS in giving us the desires of our hearts.

WOW!!  I am so thankful to the Lord for everything He is doing, and has done, in my life!!

99 Days

So wow....it seems like I've been counting down FOREVER!!  But we are finally in the double digits.  Yaaaay!!  It's hard to believe that things are getting so close!!  WE got our invitations in the mail....so that really makes it feel real....or surreal, I'm not sure which one!  But either way around it I'm excited!!

Wow...it's getting close!!

Wow...I can't believe our wedding is only 3 1/2 months - 109 days! - away!! I was finally able to take Josh up to WI to meet my family this past week....so glad they LOVED HIM!! (of course, I knew they would, but still....)  I hadn't seen my family in a year, so it was nice to see everyone.  I can't believe how big Cynthia and Molly are getting, and I was so happy to meet Elsie.  She is such a sweet, happy baby!  We had an amazing time!

AND we got to spend our first Valentine's Day togther this year.  Josh was so sweet!  He took me to Olive Garden for lunch, and he got me Lady and the Tramp on BlueRay for my present.  Plus, I had to get a few groceries and he paid for those too.  So romantic...so much better than flowers and chocolates.  My man loves me, and wants to take care of my needs.  Who can top that!!

Long time...no chat!

It's been a while since I've posted.  But wow....today is 3 months that Josh and I have been engaged.  I can't believe it's been that long....TIME FLIES!!  We are working on our plans.  I should be able to get my dress in the next 2 weeks.  YAY!!

Engagement Pictures!!!

Our engagement pictures are done!!  Here is the link.....

http://blissfulphotographygwd.smugmug.com/Weddings/Engagements/Josh/19775893_W55S7M%231553722011_Pmb6JhG#1553722011_Pmb6JhG

And here is one of my favorites.  I will post more later when I get the CD.  They are AWESOME!!!

How did YOU know?

So I saw a post on TheKnot.com asking "How did you know he/she was THE ONE?".

Here is my answer.  I would love to know yours!

I knew Josh was the one when I realized every time I said goodbye was harder than the last, and that my heart was with HIM not here with me.

Engagement Pictures!!

We got our engagement pictures taken this weekend.  Our photographer, Casey Mlinar, with Blissful Photography, did such a great job! We had so much fun, and she took some great shots!!  Here are a few of the teasers she posted.  I can't wait to see all of them!!