Only 7 Days Away!

I can't believe that I haven't blogged in 2 months! So much has happened in only 2 months: a surprise bridal shower, our farewell to stephen, alex, and chantal, a visit to Windsor (my hometown) and then a 3 day road trip to La Ronge, Saskatoon. Well. .I guess that's not really a whole lot, but doing all that in the midst of planning our wedding has definitely kept our hands full.

So now in La Ronge, I'm adjusting to small town life, being unemployed, and living with a new family. But the Jackson's are interesting and loveable people- and there's barely a dull moment- much like my own family.

And Finally our wedding is only one week away! I can't believe that couples are normally engaged for up to a year or more. These four months have seemed like an eternity for us. But we've also cherished this sweet time that we won't ever get back again.

Right now, I have a rash on my face from a new moisturizer I had been using. .but other than that- things are looking great. The weather is supposed to be beautiful for our backyard wedding, Colin is practicing a song, and my family and friends will be arriving next week to join us on one of the most important days of our lives.

Jesus has been sooo amazing to us. I almost can't believe what great deals we've gotten while planning the wedding, along with the number of people who have offered to help and contribute to our wedding day. Colin's mom and his grandma are preparing all of our food, including the wedding cake. And Colin's brother (a pastry chef) is decorating the cake for us. We've gotten professional photography for almost nothing, and a wedding dress for an amazing price ($80!), and a friend of the family who is making the flower arrangements. Colin and I have also added our own special touches so far by making the favours, guest book, and money box.

And we've also been making arrangements to go to the missions school in Mozambique. We got accepted about a week ago and are very excited for this new adventure.

So these have been busy times, but ones that we wouldn't trade for anything!