Life is so sweet...

You know that feeling? When life is so sweet that you want to freeze time and just relish in the joy and peace that you feel...



While the wedding is still 281 days away.. we already have a lot taken care of! We have selected our venue and I am SOO pleased.. We will be married in the sculpture garden outside a local art center. We will then enjoy a reception inside with dancing, drink and fun! But most of all, and I am being sincere, I could marry him anywhere... any day. And I would gladly do it now. We both just imagine a room full of the people we love there to celebrate with us.



I got my first "bite" yesterday when a teacher friend of mine told me about a possible job opportunity.. It is not a sure thing, however, it would feel so good to know that I have a teaching job for the Fall. M and I have decided that instead of looking for a house as soon as we thought we would (this Fall), we are strongly considering staying in our little house for a while longer and saving some money. We have a few things that we could get paid off if we were not trying to get into a house and furnish it.. and so on.

It would certainly give us a bit of a head start. We are so happy there, we have a backyard for V and a lot of love. AHH!!! I am so happy!!

lj :)

i love being loved by you...

I am overwhelmed.. but today I am saying this because of how overwhelmed I am by the Lord's goodness. I am not sure that I acknowledge His hand in my life the way I ought to. I know that He is blessing me beyond my greatest expectations.

A year ago, I was going through a difficult time in my life. I had hope, but I was deeply hurting and sad and feeling a number of different losses. I grew so much in that time and there came a day when I was overwhelmed with hope that something so sweet was coming. I felt as though my heart was being prepared and healed for my husband. I am very serious when I say this. Matt came into my life in the perfect moment, as he says and I agree, we needed each other and there we were. Two old friends who have always been in each other's hearts coming together. We knew very early that what was happening between us was something so different than either of us had ever experienced before.

My favorite place is to be by his side, whatever we are doing. We love to spend time with our friends and family and I cherish every chance we get. He helps me to grow and has the kindest heart. He sees the good in everyone... he challenges me. When I am worried or anxious, I can go to him and share. He speaks from his heart and helps me find my way.

He makes me better, I've said it before and I'm sure I will say it again.. Thanks for reading my gushes.. :)

lf

family love.

Last night, we were informed that my Grams has a spot on her lung that could be cancerous. This kind of news brings a rare kind of sadness and fear. But, today the lung specialist said that he did not think it it cancer! My family is overwhelmed with thanks. Before we found out this news, my family was all together at the hospital. We laughed and spoke positively about the situation. It was our first time to hang out with my family since we got engaged...

Matt really is my family. He fits right in and it is the best feeling to have him there with me, in hard moments and in the blissful moments.. My family loves him and hugs him like he belongs, he does belong. I am so excited about marrying him and taking his name!!!

There are so many things to be thankful for! I guess this is going to be a gush-blog for a while.. can't help it!

lj

making dinner..

tonight I was making dinner for Matt and me. Usually the TV is going in our house even if noone is watching it. I had it turned on mute because I was on the phone earlier. I can't see the TV from the kitchen, so it was quiet and still in the house as I prepared dinner. I love when I know that Matt is headed home and will be walking through the door to greet Vegas and me soon. I also loved how quiet my mind was as I waited for the water to boil for our mac n' cheese. I reflected on the conversation that I had with Ashley earlier in the afternoon. So many times during our chat I felt so much joy and excitement for where she is in her life. We have been dear friends for a LONG time and I know we will be for many many years to come.

She will be standing with Matt and me when we get married. I am so lucky to have sweet friends who I can talk to so long that I lose track of time. We can talk about the deep things in our hearts and trust that no judgement will take place. We can celebrate with each other when we experience victories.. and cry with one another when there are hard times.

Today, I think we may have decided where we are getting married! I want to remember all the moments of this time and take it all in. I am marrying the love of my life.. and I couldn't have more peace... love you, Matt.

Love,
Lindsi

my stomach is in knots...

Today we find out if the venue is available. Another couple/person/group has it on hold, but they have to decide by today. I have looked at so many photos of this venue and it is beautiful, outside ceremony/inside reception (which is what we want!), and they allow us to use our own catering and bring in our own alcohol. Unfortuneately.. they are super booked. So, hopefully this day will be open.

If not, I know we will find a wonderful place. But it would feel so great to nail that down. We have been engaged for 3 weeks and I have already found a million more reasons why I want to spend my life with Matt! I think that we are a great balance for each other. Well, I will keep you posted about the venue! We should know.. very soon. yay!

Lindsi

most wonderful time of my life!

June 24, 2009.. Matthew asked me to marry him!!!!! AHHHH!!! So exciting!! The truth is.. I can't wait to be his wife, his partner for always. He got my attention when I was 13.. for so many reasons. I could see that he was real, sincere and loving. He is still all of those and a man.. he was a boy when I met him and now he is a man.. this incredible, loving man who I love with all my heart. It feels so good to know that he is the one I was made for. He supports me in every way and our relationship brings me so much peace and joy.

I believe that the Lord knits our hearts and when he does.. He knits another heart just for us. My heart is Matt's. He makes me better. I know that our life will be so sweet. It will be filled with joys and some pains... but isn't it beautiful when 2 separate people join together and say,

"No matter what I will stay, no matter what I am here, and no matter what I am yours."

So this post is dedicated to Matty, my love. From the moment I said yes, our love has grown and I know that it will continue to grow! YAY! Thank you for reading my mushy post.. I can't help it!

:)

lj (almost ljn!)