Weekend update :)

The halfway party was absolutely wonderful. My friend Becca drove down a little bit early so we could get ready together before heading over to the party. We went and got our hair done by my friend Shelly -after she did me a solid and squeezed us both in before another appt she had a 5:15. Nothing too major, just some styling and product. Shelly is a great friend and the fact that she works at an awesome salon and is an is an even more awesome hairstylist, well..that is just a plus!

The inspiration Hornblower was breathtaking, and astonishingly romantic. That was the bitter part of my bittersweet evening. I couldn't feel like it was a total loss though because I saw a few friends, met a few new ones, and enjoyed sharing stories between my sweet mother in law and some of the new wives we met. The wine was lovely and never stopped flowing, and although my heart ached for mark, the evening was most definitely a success. Life truly is good.

Today was great. I got to sleep in until about 9 am, and then I woke up and found Marleen and Aunt Treasure watching t.v. with a fresh pot of coffee on. I have been so spoiled by these remarkable women.  Every single time I got up to do a dish, or tried to help set the table, or pick up a tab at the restaurant, they have persistently begged me to leave it be and let them take care of me so I can continue to take care of bills, savings, and well, still have a little bit to indulge with :) I have enjoyed their visit so much! After Breakfast, Marleen and I went to my Church for the eleven o' clock mass, which was beautiful. I cried like a baby, because each time I lay out my "burdens" to the Lord, I realize that...in this pro and con list that is life, i have so much more on my Pro list :) I am truly blessed...To have a man who gained faith and grew in faith right along beside me, who loves me, who lets me know how much he loves me everyday, who calls me every week, who supports me when I am driven to study for school and finish another class towards my license...and also to have such a wonderful family who takes care of me and visits me so frequently. And lastly, great friends....who can understand and not resent my busy schedule, my innate ability to be a scatterbrained forgetful Fran, and well, who are simply there. I can't tell you how many phone calls, e-dates, skype sessions, movie dates, field trips, and spiritual moments I have shared with each and every one of the important people in my life. And the amount of encouragement I have received....well, I have never felt more loved, more missed, more worthy of all I have that is good...

The Lord is remarkable, and on that note...


Dear God, couldja throw a good night of sleep my way? If you're too busy, it's cool...that's why you created coffee...right? Wahhh, waaaaahhhhhhhhh. 


..Hey you, the one judging me for joking around with the big Guy...him and I have a pretty good relationship, and well....we cool.


Sincerely,
Mari