Crazy Blessings

There's an ancient Irish poem set to rock music going through my head (No, I wasn't at a pub, just Irish Lit) and adrenaline surging through my veins.

The last four days have been days of Crazy Blessings

Yes, my boyfriend proposing on the anniversary of my dad's death was amazing enough... And yes, I was shocked, even though I've known it was coming for the past year. But the true Crazy Blessings were the reactions of our friends and family, and more friends and more family. It seemed that it caused pure unadulterated joy.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15

The reaction of the world seemed to be an enthusiastic shout of rejoicing.

And the crazy blessings just kept coming.

Every single one of that last four days has brought Crazy Blessings from God upon our wedding. People and circumstances that I have no control over are helping to make this blessed day possible. And it's only been four days!

Of course, we're still months away from The Day and so many things are out of my control, things that can, and will, go wrong. A dear friend of mine mentioned "checking one's heart" today, and I'm going to follow her example. Amid all these Crazy Blessings I have to continually look to God, thank Him, make sure our wedding is centered on Him, and (one of my greatest struggles) ensure that my actions and choices in planning this wedding only bring good and joy to others.

That can be difficult at times.

I know it's going to be so easy for me to become entangled in all the excitement, and take the Crazy Blessings for granted and lose focus. It's going to be my personal mission to share these Crazy Blessings Stephen and I have been receiving, and to remember who sends them.

I know many people believe in fate, or pure circumstances, but I do not. I completely believe that God is in control of my life, our wedding, and our marriage, and He is sending these Crazy Blessings our way.

And for those of you who mourned with me when that was the time, and are now rejoicing, thank you.

I am blessed to have my Heavenly Father caring for me thorough this journey, and the memory of the love and care of my earthly one. That's a Crazy Blessing.

And Happy Birthday to my little sister, Joanna! She is nine today!