Stressed Out...To...Worry Free!!

Okay, so it's been a while since I've blogged, but so much has happened during that time. First off, let's just say that I've been so blessed throughout my whole wedding planning. My immediate as well as extended family has stepped up to help me in so many different ways & I just don't know how to repay them.

My Aunty/Gramma Va & Aunty Flora has given me the blessing and gift of paying for my wedding dress. It not only helped me out a whole lot, but also my Mom. I'm so grateful for that great blessing. I absolutely love my dress & I wouldn't have picked out any other one. When I first saw it, I knew that it was "The One" and as far as I know, I guess that's how it's supposed to be. So it happened that way with me. Yay!!

My poor Mom has been so stressed out and I feel so bad for her...but I know that things will work out. She has a great relationship with our Heavenly Father & I know that without him, we'd all be...well, "strapped." I'm so glad that I have such an awesome bond with my Momma. She helps me out financially, spiritually, emotionally, physically, etc. She keeps me on track, just like a Mom should. I love her so much!!

My Daddy will be here in exactly 9 days!! It's been about 3 years since I've seen him & I can't even explain how happy I am to spend time with him. I think that my sister & I are probably the most ecstatic about it, because we've always been Our Daddy's Girls! When I first told my Dad that I was getting married, he was floored. He was crying like a little girl...hehehe. It was funny to me because my Dad hardly ever cries. I've probably seen him cry maybe 3-4 times in my whole life. So it was pretty funny. Before he booked his flight, he told me, "Babygirl, if I come out there for your wedding, I'm gonna be so broke!! So you can choose to either have me there, or I can send you the money that I would use to pay for my flight (We're talkin' bout $1400)." Without even thinking about it, I told him, "If you don't come to my wedding, I'm gonna be so highly upset at you." He knew then, what my choice was...hahaha! Even though we all know that I can use the extra money, I wouldn't have chosen anything else. To me, you can't put a price tag on your own Dad to be there for you on your special day. So he'll be here soon & I can't wait!!

All of my brothers and sisters have been practicing their lil muli's off to put on a great dance performance for Joseph & I's special day. They've been so dedicated with their time & efforts just for me and I am so honored. I can't to see them all perform. I know that it'll be amazing & well worth it.

I've always heard that when two people have decided to go through the temple, for some reason, the adversary works a hundred times harder to break them. I can testify that that statement is SO-OO true!!! Since Joseph & I have been engaged, it's been the hardest & most stressful times in our relationship. We would argue about the smallest things that would usually mean nothing to us. Our patience is very short & we have to really stop & say to ourselves, "Okay, this is not us. Humble yourself & don't be so quick to anger." Once we do that, things are better. Now I do admit that sometimes, we don't stop and think about, we just let the bad feelings overcome us, but we come together at the end. I know that Satan is doing his best to keep us from being together for time & all eternity. We've learned lessons on being humble & slow to anger, SACRIFICE, tithing, commitment & so much more. We have really come a long way and I know that it's all worth it in the end. We love each other so much & can't wait to share our special day with the people that mean the most to us both.

My bridal shower is this Saturday @ 9 a.m. I've always wanted a breakfast shower & my Mommy & Aunties are making that happen just for me. It'll be fun because we're supposed to show up in our PJ's. I can't wait...Yippee!!

I've been so blessed & I'm grateful for my family, my loving future husband & everyone else that has helped us make our day a memorable day & DREAM come true!!