Getting Married!!

I have finally finished shopping for a dress for my oldest son's upcoming wedding. Only one more week before the big event! Who would have thought that it would be so hard to find a simple yet appropriate dress? Not only that but shoes, foundation, accessories - no wonder I am one of those strange but few women who don't like to shop. Yuck! But at least I have a new, beautiful dress : )

I am very excited about the wedding. It is only a week away and I am busy preparing for out-of-town guests. My mom and dad are coming as is my sister and 5 of her children. My son Joel will be on leave and has just arrived back in the states from Diego Garcia where he has been for the last four months. He will be home early in the week next week.

I guess the thing I love most about this young couple is that they both love the Lord and spend time each day with Him. They live three hours apart yet take time on the phone each night to do their devotionals together. It just warms my heart to see the Bible laying next to my son's bed.

I had my doubts early in his teenage years when I was sure he never heard a word that was taught to him but watching him grow and mature in the Lord as well as in his relationship with his soon-to-be wife has been a huge blessing to me. I have learned that children are going to grow up and turn out the way they are going to be despite me, not because of me. I am proud of him. He is going to be an excellent husband and father.