5.

F rantically running around, full of joy.
i nching closer by the minute.
v ibrantly dreaming of the future.
e specially busy, noisy, and crazy.

That's kind of how I feel at the moment. BUT, i feel all those things in a GOOD kind of way! I cannot believe that I will be marrying my best friend in just 5 days. It's kind of surreal. I have my "Jesus" sandals on, ready to follow wherever the Lord leads us. Just like he lead Sarah and Abraham. Patrick does too...

Today, I wrote thank you cards. Probably only a quarter of what I have to write. But, I got some done at least. I'm planning on writing more on the way to Williamsburg! It feels so good to be able to write letters. I hardly had time over the past 3 years of college. OH OH OH... you know what else, I'm excited to read books for fun too!! I'm going to do that on the way to our honeymoon too! yippee...

I have learned over the past few years that, no matter what's happening at the moment, it is not my job to worry. hahaha... Patrick would tell you that I tend to forget that a lot and need to work on it WAY more. BUT, some things have happened in the last few weeks with our housing situation and I'm not worried. Apparently God has somewhere else for Patrick and I to be. I cannot wait to find out.

God is so faithful and good. I'm so thankful that I have Him. For, without Him, I'd be wandering around in a desert of nothingness. instead, I'm here. Listening. The sounds of farm equipment and laughter of sheer joy is resonating off the hills outside. My brother, fiance, and dear cousin are out there enjoying God's beautiful creation. they're safe. they're precious. they're my blessings today.

five days. i will be married. i will see my best friend. i will stuff cake in patrick's face. shh. don't tell... he thinks i'm going to be all gentle. and... in five days... i will still be God's child. amen.