"Everything's changing.."

mainly the seasons, that is. 

I just love the transition into Fall. It is, in fact, my favorite season. God sure knew what He was doing when He started planning our wedding, nudging Michael into the perfect time to propose and giving us a date for our wedding day that we felt was too perfect without any particular reason.

It's been a lot like that lately. 


We've been brought to many notions and making changes to our plans for the wedding in various forms. If anyone has read my previous post, you'll understand why I say, "in various forms." It isn't exactly ideal for me to be wired on caffeine till three o'clock in the morning with hundreds of thoughts going through my brain. After finally falling asleep and waking up, it was very possible for me to believe that the thoughts that stayed with me were the ones that were to change. And they have. And things seem much more wonderful.


So, here is where I share with you a tidbit per blog about our wedding. Today it is the detail: where?

It only seems right that Michael and I would be married in the place that God brought us together at. Not that it has been an obligatory decision, but we knew it was the only place we could get married at and feel at home, how could we even doubt where to go?


So, it was planned from day one that we were to get married at our church, our home, with our families at Zion Lutheran Church. This will also be the site of our reception, a decision most recently made. This will help us out tremendously as far as planning for the wedding and accommodating for our guests. And making these decisions has lifted a burden that God knew needed to be done. I am more than confident to say that I haven't been more assured of anything in my life, aside from my faith, and that these next 89 days will be very memorable. 


xoxo, krissy

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:12-15

2 AM and I'm still awake..

It is miraculous how the Lord works. One moment I am crying my eyes out of fear, the next, planning the wedding that is undeniably our hearts true desire.. This may come as a shock to most of you, so brace yourselves. I don't have it all figured out. 

There, I said it. I can, quite possibly, change my mind five times before I get out of bed in the morning.'Tis not the curse of being a young lady. No, it is something much deeper within. Though I must say, there is nothing like the Lord's mentoring in our time of need. Even better, His timing is impeccable! 

In my moment of my deepest insecurity, He brought me confidence and clarity. In my moment of fear, He brought me strength and love. And in my moment of exhaustion, He brought me peace and relief.. 

All because of drinking coffee too late in the evening, He has blessed me with many things. How often is it that we need these types of miracles to bring our attention back to where it has always belonged? How often is it that we soon forget how our problems, insecurities, fears, doubts, stubbornness, and our just plain sinfulness are not bigger than our God, who is master of all? How many times are we to be taught a lesson before we are too ashamed to fall to our knees and cry out to the Lord to save us from ourselves as He does, time and time again?

"As long as it takes," says the Lord.

This lesson I leave with you all, as I have been sleep-walking through life as well, wake up! See the Glory of the Lord around you and value each and every blessing. Never lose an opportunity to share the love that Jesus has for everyone, a hope placed in us all, crying to be awoken. And never lose faith, for it can do anything that God can do.

Alas, I must say, these past few hours into the earliest of my morning have been the most enjoyable that I've spent whilst planning the wedding. I do say, giving everything to the Lord indefinitely will make these next 94 days go rather nicely and enjoyable, as it ought to be.

God's love and blessings. :)
xoxo, krissy

"And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20

trying too hard again.

So, here I am nearly two months after my last post.
Would it be cliche to say that time really is fleeting? 


Today marks 102 days till the wedding. I can hardly believe how quickly time is going by, and how much still needs to be done in that time! Though we are very blessed to have a lot of friends and family helping us out in preparations and such. I think part of my anxiety has been attributed to my lack of reflection on each facet of our planning. I would like to vow that I will be more organized mentally, but cannot commit to such. Thus, I will still try for it can only get better.


Today is another day, another chance to see the glass half full and to recognize the growth between God and I, my trust in Him, and how humble I want to be before Him.


Thank you Lord for the gift of planning a wedding and preparing for a marriage. 

xoxo, krissy

But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure. Romans 8:25

Organization..

it's what I need. 


If you don't know me very well, or at least haven't been in my study, you would know that I am a fairly organized and orderly sort of person. Everything has it's place. Lately, yes here come the downfall, I haven't been. This is most frustrating to me, especially with so many ideas for the wedding. My desk is almost borderline mess. 


I really need to commit to cleaning it, and probably reorganize my bookshelf. (Serious dusting required.)


So, anyone who is out there, here is my plea, my accountability to you. I will have my desk cleaned up, organized, and blissful before this weekend is out!

xoxo, krissy

But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure. Romans 8:25

Now onto business,

I thought, as I do think a lot, that it would be a great idea to explain why I am attempting to keep up this blog. I've convinced myself of these reasons. :)

• I have so many thoughts just jumping around in my head all of the time. So I figure, why not keep them all in one organized place? That way I can share my ideas with those I care about and get thoughtful considerations.
• I spend a lot of time looking at wedding blogs. It would be awesome to cut and paste all of my ideas and borrowed ideas to give myself a less cluttered perspective of what I envision. 
• I would like to help future brides, if any should see this blog. I've found some to be very helpful. But in my particular situation, with a next to nothing budget, it would be good for someone to see that it is possible to have a wedding and not spend a small fortune. 
• It is my hope to make others laugh and enjoy what they are reading. It is a great thing to be able to share the dreams of mine that are coming true, and for those who consider in doing so, it warms my heart that much more. 

I hope you may find these reasons in order and that I succeed in aiding anyone in any ailment they have, especially the lack of a smile on their face. :) :)

I must get to work now. 

xoxo, krissy

But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure. Romans 8:25

Such a sun-burned weekend..

This weekend was great. Michael and I went to Folsom Lake on Saturday morning, my very first time ever, with Richard, Joanne, and Jeremy. It was lots of fun despite the cold, cold water, wind, and sun burn. Not the best mix. Sunday was great as well. We had a special luncheon with family in celebration of the new life in Richard and Joanne's family, Cody. It was a long and busy weekend, but we had much fun and memories were made. 

As everyday passes, my thoughts are mostly filled with plans and details for our big day to come. Some days are better than others, let me say, but mostly, the anticipation is what kills me. It's funny to me when people say, "November is so soon, aren't you stressed?!" Normally I say that it is, "not soon enough," but I know in my heart that everything will work out according to God's will. It's not about the wedding, but the marriage that we will build in our lives and for our children to come. 

I've been to several weddings, seen them on television, etc. It always pains me to see the meaning essentially stripped out of it. If you are creating your union, yet not living your life for God, to whom is this union committed to? Don't get me wrong, the ceremony is symbolic and traditional, but I don't understand why sometimes the focus can be strayed to 'how perfect' things need to be. It just doesn't seem right..

That's my small tangent for the day. However brief it may seem on here, it is not so in my mind. :P

Blessings to you all this day, may it set a great tone for your week. :)

xoxo, krissy

But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure. Romans 8:25

PS. I am much obliged if you are reading this. It most certainly humbles me that people may possibly want to read what I have to say. So, thank you. :)

Just a little treat..

this has to be one of my most favorite photos with the handsome, young gentleman I've spoken of.. Hope you all like it!

Until next time..

xoxo, krissy

But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure. Romans 8:25