That's Why...

...I love him.

Wednesday night Luke and I were in line for the Ferris wheel ride at the county fair. There were three girls in front of us, two were standing, one was in a wheelchair. The girl in the wheelchair could hardly contain her excitement. This was going to be her first ride in three years since her car accident that had made her paralyzed from the waist down. I was wondering how they were going to get her on when one of the girls turned to Luke and said:

"Would you be able to help our friend get on the Ferris wheel if she needs it?"

Without any hesitation Luke smiled and said of course and wheeled her right up onto the platform. As soon as the carnival workers realized what Luke was going to do, they made everyone in front of us get of the way. Luke bent down and gently lifted her from her wheelchair and carried her to the Ferris wheel. As I was watching this my heart broke and my eyes started feeling with tears. One of the girls turned to me and said:

"You are a lucky lady"

I could hardly speak without choking up so I whispered back:

"Yes, I am"

The carnival workers who were touched by the whole situation, gave us an extra long ride and told me to keep the tickets. As soon as the ride ended Luke jumped out and once again lifted the girl and carried her back to her wheelchair.

I feel in love with Luke all over again that night. I told Luke that God had made him strong for a moment just like that. And what did we do with our our extra eight tickets? Luke found two brothers who did not have enough money for the carnival and offered our tickets to them. We smiled as they dashed away so excited that they were actually going to get to try out some rides.

And that is why, I love him.

New Life

I have a new home.

I have new keys.

I have paint all over me.

I have a coffee maker.

I have a clock.

I have Luke.

I have so much happiness that I can't begin to express.

I'm ready for my new life!

Moving In

One week, just one more week until Luke and I get the keys to our new condo. This is something that I have been waiting for, for a long time. Of course planning a wedding is fun and nice, but how much more fun is planning something so permanent such as the place were Luke and I will live. We'll live there, together! (after the wedding of course) I must admit that my wedding has been sadly neglected this week as preparing for my new home has taken over all my thoughts and time. Today Luke and I are picking up our bed, two dressers, two nightstands and mirror that we purchased last week. Yesterday we bought our couch and loveseat. A few days ago I couldn't resist buying some decorations that were really a good deal at of course, "Deals Only". All week we have been looking at paint colors and deciding what would go best with our furniture. Luke is letting me choose the color for our bedroom and he is choosing the color for the living room.

God has been good to us in that He was provided for us every step of the way. Somehow Luke and I were able to stay right on budget or under budget with everything we needed for our condo and the condo itself. Last week when we were picking out our bedroom set Luke saw that the price was to high. He simply told the salesman that we had a strict budget and what it was. Without even a second of hesitation the man said "Done!" Also, Luke's job has changed from part time to full time. To see God's hand in all of this has truly been a blessing. I feel so undeserving, but I'm realizing that God really truly does love to bless his children!

List to Accomplish this Week

Well our wedding is less than 10 weeks away and I know I have so many things to do. The problem is, is that once I get off work I can never remember what those tasks are exactly. So in order to help myself stay organized I'm posting my "To do" list for this week.

1. Make sure all the groomsmen get fitted for their tuxes (Luke is helping me with this).
2. Finish the insert that goes with the invitation.
3. Go over my address list one more time and make sure I didn't leave anyone out.
4. Buy lots and lots of stamps!
5. Stuff the envelopes with the invitations and inserts and put on the stamp.
6. Bring the invitation to the Post Office.
7. Buy more flowers for my flower pots
8. Plant the flowers
9. Find candlelighting sticks that won't blow out in the wind.
10. Find a seamstress to alter the bridesmaid dresses.
11. Give a list of songs to my keyboarder for the prelude.
12. Get in touch with my celloist.
13. Find a soloist.

That's it. It may look like a long list, but most of those things can be completed in one or two days if I just stay focused! Just wait, next weeks list is even longer and more involved....

The tassel's worth the hassle!

Congratulations Luke!

Little Things That You Do

He's so busy right now. I hardly get see him, but for a few minutes each day. That doesn't stop him from being sweet in any way he can. For example:

- When studying late at Western he sings me to sleep over the phone.

- When working on his laptop he lets me grab a blanket and snuggle close to him.

- On his way to work, he'll stop by my work to bring me lunch.

- He brings me flowers, chocolate, and a get-well card when I have just a cold.

- He tells me he misses me and would rather be with me than anywhere else in the world.

I think I can handle his busy schedule a while longer! It amazes me how God picked out the perfect man for me. I just hope I can be the perfect girl for him!

Thank-you my best friend. Thank-you for taking time out of your busy schedule to have a picnic with me.