Archive for April, 2009

Mysterious Ways

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

This last week has been a whirlwind of adjustments.  Many things have come naturally for Jerrad and me.  He automatically assumed the outdoor chores and I took on the inside chores.  I expected adjustments on routines and other everday stuff, but I wasn’t prepared for the exhaustion of caring for another person.  Dont get me [...]

Stellan's Story

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Occasionally I come across a blog that captures me such as Audrey Caroline’s story.  Recently I found Stellan’s Story. I encourage you to read this blog about a precious baby’s fight with a heart condition and his mother’s courage and strength.  And I must mention how incredibly cute Stellan is! I’ve never met any of [...]

Ch-ch-changes…

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

I don’t think anyone could have possibly prepared me for the changes that would happen within the first few weeks of marriage.  I don’t think there’s a way for anyone to prepare for that.  I think the bride-to-be thinks she’s prepared for it.  She thinks she knows her man better than any other bride before.  [...]

Honeymooners

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

For our honeymoon, we spent our first night at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort.  Our room was in the Spa facility…very peaceful and relaxing.  I highly recommend it for people who want to get away and enjoy some quiet.  Funny story-when we checked in to the hotel, they attendant explained to us that there were [...]

Newly-wed

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Jerrad and I got married on April 4 at Biggerstaff Retreat Center in Seneca.  It was absolutely gorgeous!  The weather was perfect, the setting was perfect…it was all perfect!  My dad walked me down the aisle, my brother sang and prayed a prayer of dedication (and made us cry like babies!), and my niece and [...]