And the countdown REALLY begins

One month to go, people!  One month!  31 days!  Actually, less now that it's past 2 pm :)

It's funny the things you realize when you reflect on the past.  I've been putting together pictures of me and Seth, and currently I'm watching them scroll by in a slideshow.  Two things I've realized: 1) Seth and I like to experiment with our hairstyles, and 2) I have had a fabulous collection of sunglasses in the 3.5+ years we've been together.

But seriously, you should see our hair and my sunglasses.  Actually, if you come to the wedding, you'll get a chance.  (Yes, I'm putting a plug in here for your attendance at our wedding. No shame.)

Ok, now really seriously, I've realized that Seth and I have already had experiences that will last a lifetime.  The good thing about that? We have a lifetime to have more experiences together! We have absolutely no clue right now where the next week is taking us, let alone the rest of our lives together, but we're pumped.  Because wherever we end up, it will be a part of God's perfect plan for us.  Honestly, that's what keeps us going amidst what would otherwise be disappointments - if that church/school job that we think is perfect isn't part of God's plan, then just imagine what IS!

Matthew 7:24-25 ~ ²⁴ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. ²⁵ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock."

That Rock is the source of our strength, and not just because Seth's last name is Stone.  
In the same chapter of Matthew, you will also find these words that Jesus spoke ~ ⁷ “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ⁸ For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."

I hope that as you read those verses, you let God's truth, love, and protection soak into your soul and spirit.  Let Him meet you right where you are, whether it's a high point in your life or one of the lowest.  Seth and I aren't perfect people, and we (especially me) let the anxieties of this life overwhelm us sometimes.  But a few moments with the truth brings it all back into perspective. 


We love and appreciate all of your support and prayers.  Keep them coming!!!


Shelley

P.S. - Seth was too kind with his last post here, so I want to inform you that Seth graduated last Saturday from Columbia International University with a DOUBLE major in Bible and Music, and he did it with highest honors.  Summa Cum Laude, to be exact!  I'm so proud.

Wedding & Graduation Stuffies

To start off I would like to say congratulation to my wonderful fiancee in her graduation this last Saturday. I am so proud of her to complete four strong years at USC with Magna Cum Laude. As I was sitting in the crowd I thought about a few things.

First of all, I cannot believe that Shelley and I (well almost: 3 more days) have completed four years of college. It has gone by so incredibly fast. It feels just like yesterday that I was moving into CIU and before that asking Shelley to date me after USC beat UGA on September 8, 2007.

Second of all, Right now as I type this Shelley and I are 40 days away from our wedding and 41 days away from our honeymoon trip. It really started hitting me the day of Shelley's graduation that we were six weeks out. Wow. I remember when I proposed we were over 14 months out. It even amazes me to think that we dated for four school years.

Last but not least, God is truly amazing. We are 40 days out and are in the midst of applying and interviewing for jobs yet God has given me a calm understanding that He will provide. We are both so excited to see HOW God works things to provide. God is absolutely worth full worship.

Till next time,
Seth