Winter Days

This month marks 27 years that I have lived in NC. I am originally from WV. Part of the reason I moved south was to get away from snow -- at least a lot of snow. I absolutely hate being cold and wet. I'd love to live in Jamaica. We spent a week in Montego Bay a couple of years ago and I would sell everything to go live there. I know living in Jamaica is quite different from staying a week in a resort. We had the opportunity to go outside the resort area several times on excursions and we really fell in love with the people and culture. Of course living in the good ole USA definitely has its advantages.

So, while looking out my window and seeing a carpet of white dotted with mud, I'm dreaming of warm sand and crystal blue water, a tropical breeze and the sound of waves crashing, children laughing, calypso music and a poolside massage. (Please don't wake me!)

Back to the real world! Jacob was supposed to have his molds and paperwork done yesterday in preparation for his braces. They were closed so it has been put off for another 2 weeks. Tomorrow Candace's mother is coming and we are off to look for a wedding dress. She and I went Wednesday to Southern Bride and she picked two. At least we've got an idea of the style of dress. I pray this weekend goes better than the last one.

The thing is I'm not 100 percent sold on this wedding and maybe as parents we never are. Maybe we forever look at our children as kids and never think they are ready for such a commitment. Of course now a days marriage is a convenience and not a commitment to so many people. Too many couples never really experience the true intimacy of marriage -- knowing your spouse inside and out, trusting them with your innermost thoughts and dreams, waking up every day and falling more deeply in love with them, knowing they aren't perfect and loving them anyway.

Lord, help me this weekend to glorify you in all that I do and say. I pray especially for your will in this wedding and in the lives of Zachary and Candace.