Dear Blog,
It is about 17 days to my wedding day as of today. So many things to do and so many things on my mind. We've both made really good progress the last few weekends, catching up on the outstanding things for our wedding and with our little love nest. More importantly, God moved greatly on our behalf when it comes to making arrangements for our honeymoon.
As it is the Sakura or Hanami Festival during our intended honeymoon dates, it is really tough to get accommodation in most parts of Japan and even arranging our tickets was not smooth sailing. But praise God! He moved and before we know it.. voila! We're going to Japan for our honeymoon!! Hurray!
As each day closes and draws me nearer to our wedding day I can't help feeling a little uncertain of the unknown, a little anxious for the actual day, a little (well it's more than a little in fact) excitement dancing inside me that we'll be going for our first travel together as Mr & Mrs. Heee.. Amidst all these feelings, I need to be level headed as there are other aspects of my life that still needs to go on - such as adults' camp, family, work, etc.
Speaking of family, I cannot help but feel that I will miss my Mum very much when I am married. I do intend to make an effort to spend time with her to catch up even after my marriage. It's just that deep down I know that I will really miss her and I suppose that is good cos to me.. it means despite me being a rebellious daughter since young, deep down I know that I love her very much. I am not sure if other brides-to-be feels this way too and hopefully this is normal, not because my period is drawing near and I am feeling emotional.. hehehe. =)
A number of people told me that I should just smile and be a radiant bride on my actual day and not be bothered about any hiccups if any. I'll heed that advice. =) I know I am not seeking or asking for a perfect, flawless wedding... but I do hope (ok, don't laugh!!) that the Lord will be there on my wedding day, as if He too is on the other side of me when my Dad walks me down the aisle and 'gives me away' as He too is my Father, my heavenly Father. =)
Some other things I really hope for is for my friends, family, helpers, etc to all have a good and fun time too. I believe their smiles will also bring a smile to my face too and add on to my happiness, just knowing that they enjoyed themselves. I mean, there is only so much perfection or a flawless wedding can do...other than pleasing me.. and perhaps only me and a few others... it can't make everyone have a good time and I know that not everything is under control at all times. I commit this aspect unto the Lord's mighty hands!! =) Only He can create perfection!
As I continue to make through each day, I pray that the Lord grant me strength and cheerfulness for the days left, leading to my wedding day, to have the wisdom to run and operate other aspects of my life like work and adults camp. In addition, I want to make it a point to praise Him at all times regardless of the circumstances simply because He's awesome and He loves me. Hehehe.... and also.. I am so so SO blessed by many of my friends and family who showered me with love and support through this period of preparing for my wedding. I really appreciate every single thing they have done for me, for Chris & I and for our wedding.
For now.... it's bedtime... to be a radiant bride.. hahaha.
Bride-to-be,
It is about 17 days to my wedding day as of today. So many things to do and so many things on my mind. We've both made really good progress the last few weekends, catching up on the outstanding things for our wedding and with our little love nest. More importantly, God moved greatly on our behalf when it comes to making arrangements for our honeymoon.
As it is the Sakura or Hanami Festival during our intended honeymoon dates, it is really tough to get accommodation in most parts of Japan and even arranging our tickets was not smooth sailing. But praise God! He moved and before we know it.. voila! We're going to Japan for our honeymoon!! Hurray!
As each day closes and draws me nearer to our wedding day I can't help feeling a little uncertain of the unknown, a little anxious for the actual day, a little (well it's more than a little in fact) excitement dancing inside me that we'll be going for our first travel together as Mr & Mrs. Heee.. Amidst all these feelings, I need to be level headed as there are other aspects of my life that still needs to go on - such as adults' camp, family, work, etc.
Speaking of family, I cannot help but feel that I will miss my Mum very much when I am married. I do intend to make an effort to spend time with her to catch up even after my marriage. It's just that deep down I know that I will really miss her and I suppose that is good cos to me.. it means despite me being a rebellious daughter since young, deep down I know that I love her very much. I am not sure if other brides-to-be feels this way too and hopefully this is normal, not because my period is drawing near and I am feeling emotional.. hehehe. =)
A number of people told me that I should just smile and be a radiant bride on my actual day and not be bothered about any hiccups if any. I'll heed that advice. =) I know I am not seeking or asking for a perfect, flawless wedding... but I do hope (ok, don't laugh!!) that the Lord will be there on my wedding day, as if He too is on the other side of me when my Dad walks me down the aisle and 'gives me away' as He too is my Father, my heavenly Father. =)
Some other things I really hope for is for my friends, family, helpers, etc to all have a good and fun time too. I believe their smiles will also bring a smile to my face too and add on to my happiness, just knowing that they enjoyed themselves. I mean, there is only so much perfection or a flawless wedding can do...other than pleasing me.. and perhaps only me and a few others... it can't make everyone have a good time and I know that not everything is under control at all times. I commit this aspect unto the Lord's mighty hands!! =) Only He can create perfection!
As I continue to make through each day, I pray that the Lord grant me strength and cheerfulness for the days left, leading to my wedding day, to have the wisdom to run and operate other aspects of my life like work and adults camp. In addition, I want to make it a point to praise Him at all times regardless of the circumstances simply because He's awesome and He loves me. Hehehe.... and also.. I am so so SO blessed by many of my friends and family who showered me with love and support through this period of preparing for my wedding. I really appreciate every single thing they have done for me, for Chris & I and for our wedding.
For now.... it's bedtime... to be a radiant bride.. hahaha.
Bride-to-be,
