36 hours…

In 36 hours I will be married.

I am so excited, I can hardly stand it.

 

I have so much to do tomorrow its ridiculous. But it will get done, and even if something goes wrong, we are still getting married and thats all that matters!!!  

 

YAY!

Merry Christmas!!

Luke 2:

 

 ”In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

The Birth of Jesus

 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels

 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 
 ”Glory to God in the highest, 
      and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.”

 

 

 

Let’s never forget the reason we celebrate Christmas.  Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Dialation

I have been wearing glasses since I was 6 years old. SOMEHOW, i have managed to dodge ever getting my pupils dialated. 

Until today.

 

Ugh. Not a fun experience. And my eyes look weird.

 

Not a fan.

holy moly

i will only be spending 2 more days as Jessica Ross.

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

im soooooo excited!!!

 

 

and have so much to do!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

holy moly. 

 

my stomach is seriously in knots right now. Good knots. But knots.

Im all packed up and ready to go.

I cant believe this is actually happening in like 3 days.

Im so excited.

On Repeat

I have been listening to this song on repeat for the past like 3 or 4 days.

 

I especially love the lyrics:

“Even if the Earth crumbles under my feet

Even if the ones I love turn around and crucify me

I won’t never ever let you down

won’t fall, won’t fall, won’t fall as long as you’re around me

Cause even when the rain falls

Even when the floods start rising

Even when the storm comes

I am washed by the water”

its official!

Ian and I got the good apartment!!!! The big one with the nice kitchen, washer/dryer and fitness center! (and you put your trash can in the hallway and they take your trash for you every single day!) We sign the lease the day we move in! : )

 

Its a good sized place. Perfect for Bible studies and gatherings and stuff.

 

I looove the kitchen!

It is obvious

There is a bigger reason for Ian and I getting married.

There is a reason God began stirring my heart about marriage months before Ian actually proposed.

There is a reason why God is making sure everything is falling in to place perfectly so we can get married in this timing.

There is a bigger reason.

And i have NO IDEA what it is.

But, I feel like im standing on the edge of something big. Something big that requires a team of strong, willing and obedient individuals bound together by love and grace, dedicated to exercising the same grace that covers them through the blood of Christ.

There is a reason why I am certain that this is all of God. Why the whispers of “rushing in to marriage” dont bother me one bit. Why I am so calm through this whole process and confident that God’s will is above our own and not subject to earthly circumstances.

It is obvious that God is placing us in a specific place for a specific purpose. I can feel it, and the Lord is teaching me through His word about people who follow God’s leading without understanding His purpose.

That is what is happening here, and as excited as I am about getting married, it doesnt even COMPARE to the excitement I have for whatever it is God has in store for us to do for His kingdom.

For years I have been praying that God would send me my teammate. Someone who is running after the Lord harder and faster than I am, someone I have to work to keep up with and who compliments me spiritually.

Well, God sent me Ian. Ian is a man with a seemingly insatiable thirst for God’s word. He reads it, listens to it, learns it, and practices it. He starts conversations with strangers, genuinely interested in their lives and the destination of their souls. He does not hesitate to bring up Jesus in passing conversation.  These are strengths of His, that I do not have yet.

I have strengths too though. I can identify needs in others. The Lord often allows me to feel the pain of others in order to understand their state of mind. Prayer is a huge part of my life. i have seen people come to Christ through prayer and although I dont really understand it, I know God answers prayers. I am a woman who loves to worship through song.  And I am a woman with a discerning spirit especially when it comes to church movements, programs, etc.  I can usually discern the motives of others rather easily and am not easily manipulated by the pulpit.

Together, Ian and I compliment eachother very well on a spirtual level, and Im sure God knows much more about our strengths and weaknesses than we do. We both have a heart to serve the Lord above all else, and its almost like He is leading us to the start of our race together. 

Apparently, our starting line is in MA.

 

On Your Mark .

Get Set,

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I really hope

That the Eagles make it to the playoffs.

It is going to be strange rooting for the eagles, in the midst of patriot fans. ugh. i HATE that patriots.

E-A-G-L-E-S

EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here comes the Bride!

So until last night, I cant say I have felt like a bride-to-be. My friends and family threw me a surprise bridal shower that was so much fun, and I had such an awesome time!!! I didnt even want a bridal shower, and was not expecting one at ALL!

Thank you so much, ladies!

Im goin shoppin today!! whoo-hoo!

 

And then a lovely golden-girls dinner tonight!!

falling together

Everything is falling together! The employment verifications came through today and the apartment complex is faxing over the lease today as well!!!!

I am so excited.

I cant believe its all happening!