| | Time to think. Time to write. I seem to have lost both… or at least, both at the same time. I always have a million things going through my head and I’ve been wanting some quiet time to just jot them down. … and to share them with whoever reads these words.
I am getting married in just a few short weeks. I used to think I would never hear myself say those words. I used to think that “bliss” was never part of my future. I feel it though, I feel bliss… and I think it is just around the corner. However, I know that this so called “bliss” might not be a genuine thing. And you know what? I think that’s a good thing. I am going to love my husband. And, to tell you the truth, I’m going to love him in a deeper kind of love than “sheer bliss.” (Who knows, bliss could be blind anyway) 
I received a book in the mail from a friend today… a wedding present. (Wow, it is *SO* hard to believe I am getting WEDDING presents!) (thanks, Lori)
As I was flipping through the book I noticed that the theme was “What if marriage was to make us holy more than to make us happy?” I think the book is precisely right. Kind of like what I was saying: Do you marry for bliss - or for something deeper?
Oh how I long to marry Joel. I know that it will be happiness, but I also know that we will have human sin nature and we are not perfect on this side of heaven. I am going to upset Joel, and maybe (although it’s hard to see), he will upset me. I guess this gives us both a chance to be more Christ-like with each other in forgiving and being gracious to each other. You know what? Bring it on.
I’ve faced some hardships over the last few months, and to a point it’s put a damper on my happy “bliss” feeling. But, as for my love for Joel… it’s only made that love deeper. I really have become closer friends with my beloved Joel. I am ever learning more and more how to cling to Christ and His word. And you know what I’ve learned? Counting your blessings does a lot for a person.  It’s the only way you can stay connected to God’s genuine love that is true happiness.
I am getting married in 27 days. 
I am cleaning my apartment that I will be living in. (with my new husband!) 
My dear Joel was laid off from his job, but in just one week he got an even better job.
My man has a good job.
I have a family who loves me.
I have a lot to do for the wedding. 
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 
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