Wedding update!

It's been quite a while since I've updated my blog with anything substantial. I don't know if this post will be deemed worthy of a "substantial post", but I thought I would just share an update on the wedding plans (each paragraph could be its own post of God's faithfulness and provision).

So, if you haven't heard... I'm getting married to Wesley Jeremiah Moses on Saturday, May 24, 2008!

I recently went to Florida for my dress fitting. For those who don't know, my Mom is making my dress (and all the bridemaid's dresses too!). The dress is beautiful... it was such a surreal feeling to put it on and imagine myself on the "big day". I would attach a picture of it, but what fun would that be?!! You'll have to come to the wedding to see the final product!

The invitations are just about ready to be sent... the assembling of the envelopes is all that is left (which by the way, assembling a formal envelope is quite stressful... even with the step by step guide, I still don't understand what order everything goes in... I'll never complain about sending Christmas cards again!!). Hopefully they will be sent tomorrow (in whatever order I feel like putting it in). Please know that each of you have been prayed for as your name has crossed our path... whether it be on our computer screen, through the printer, or as you come to mind.

In the midst of wedding plans, I am also packing up my house. Wes and I were able to find an apartment and he will be moving in it in April. This is a great story of how the Lord provided for us. I will be moving my things (furniture, etc.) sometime in April so that we don't have to worry about moving anything after the wedding. That's another neat story how the Lord provided a mover. Please pray with us that someone else will be moving west so that we can share the moving expenses and keep the cost down.

I recently had the opportunity to correspond with Wes' family and am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family. I look forward to meeting them and knowing them better. Wes' Dad, and two brothers and their families will be able to attend and participate in the wedding for which we are thankful. Unfortunately, Wes' Mom and sister are unable to attend, but we (Wes, I and his Dad) will be flying to India the Tuesday after the wedding for a reception there. I am looking forward to meeting everyone! By the way, if any of you would like to go to the reception in India, you are invited! Let me know!!

Speaking of traveling to India... in order for Wes' Dad to come to the U.S., he will need a visa. Please pray for him as he will be meeting with the consulate soon. Please pray that everything goes smoothly and he is able to get his visa without any complications. Also pray for Wes' brother and family, who live in England, and will also be applying for their visas. Just as they need visas to come the U.S., I need a visa to go to India. My application is being reviewed by the consulate as I type this post. Please pray that I would receive my visa without any complications as well.

Finally, Wes and I have been busy planning the wedding ceremony and putting the program together. It is our prayer that the Lord be glorified and be the center of our wedding. We pray that each aspect of our ceremony will not merely be ritual or routine, but may your eyes be lifted to our Lord, Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. To God be the glory, GREAT THINGS He has done!

And this is my prayer for you this Easter weekend. Christmas is wonderful in that we celebrate our Lord's birth... but the whole reason He was sent is wrapped up in this weekend observance alone. As you meditate on the suffering that He went through on Friday, may you also rejoice in His resurrection on Sunday because it is YOU that He did it for.

"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." --Romans 5:8