The month of October marks so many exciting events for our family. This weekend my brother-in-law, David, is marrying his best friend! Kristen is an amazing woman and I am so excited that I can call her a sister and that Isaiah can call her an "aunt". I know that their wedding day will be perfect.
Although this is a time to celebrate I can't help but be a little sad. We were so excited to find out that we would be welcoming a new life into our family, but unfortunately it coincides with a wedding that is 800 miles away! This mommy-to-be is not allowed to fly or travel seeing as I am 3 weeks away from the big day. Daddy-to-be had fully planned on making the trip to Memphis to share in his brother's special day, but last week he got cold feet. Michael is a little worried that Isaiah may decide to make a surprise arrival and he does not want to miss that. What a tough decision! I know Michael prayed a lot about what to do and we just have to have faith he made the right choice.
It is so sad to me that I have had to miss out on such a joyous and special time in the life of my family. I have known David since he was 13. David is a man of character. He has a HUGE heart with lots of love to share with everyone. He is full of kind words and thoughtful gestures. I know he is going to make Krissy one happy girl! As they plan for their wedding weekend my heart is filled with the wonderful memories of our wedding day.
Friday night kicks off the rehersal dinner. I know they will have an amazing time. Mike's step-mom, Marianne, made our dinner SO special. She put a lot of time and planning into a night that will forever be remembered. The Italian food, wine, red and white checkered table cloths, candle light and acoustic guitar set the perfect atmosphere. The biggest surprise of the night was a very special video she made of our lives. I cherish that video and look forward to watching it with our children one day. Kristen and David, I hope your night is just as special for you....and if I know Marianne, it will be! (JUST REMEMBER A CAMERA!!!!!!!)
Saturday will be such an exciting day for them. I remember having butterflies in my stomach all day and suddenly breaking down into tears as I stood in the hallway with my Dad. Not so great timing but most women know....tears just happen. You have no control sometimes! I remember walking through the church doors and not being able to see Michael over the crowd and candles. My Dad knew I was looking for him and joked he was not there! NICE! What I remember most about that day was standing there with Michael promising to be the best wife I could be. I prayed that God would bless our marriage and carry us through the hard times. I don't think I have always been the best wife, but we are defintely blessed and HE definitely carries us through the hard times.
David and Kristen, I pray that God blesses your marriage for years and years to come. I pray that He stands beside you and holds you up through all the hard times and that you remember He is still there cheering you on in the easy times. Lean on each other and support each other, but always keep God at the center of your marriage and you will never fail. I love you both very much and know that our hearts are with you as two become one! CONGRATS!
Jenny
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