Several things have helped me spring back up and get excited about my wedding preparations. First is the expectation of getting married at last after all..............
Its been a long journey (maybe shorter than some), 3 years and 7 months is gradually and will eventually become 3 years 9 months 2 weeks and 2 days of being 'engaged*' to the most wonderful guy. I am truly looking forward to 'starting life' with him.
Like a dear friend of mine says, when you look back and see what you've passed through and what has passed through you ;) you really look forward to the end of the journey as it where.
Ok, the next thing is a loving community of friends. Just when I was beginning to think that perhaps new friends are better than the old, my old friends have called, given of their time, energy and resources to help me. I was in Eko market last week saturday with a lovely friend who literally walked all over the place with me. Was amazed by all her energy....
Praying is not the last on this list but is certainly at the TOP. Praying with Ibukun has been wonderful. Truly when 2 or 3 of you agree - it is done! Its vital and life-giving and God answers prayers..........call me for LIVE testimonies!!!
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Worry Not!
It's been a little overwhelming these past two weeks. I've been down and up, down and up again. The reasons are many but the lessons many more.Thank God for His mercies and grace and for friends. Truly Prayer works and is power. I got to church about 3 sundays ago to find out about the approved program only to discover that the hall we had 'supposedly' booked since January had been given to another group. I grew frantic at first and finally talked to myself - the worst that could happen was getting another hall, which is what has eventually happened.I worried myself silly while the search was on but truly God is in control and its true like His word says, 'you cannot add an inch or change a thing (my paraphrase) by worrying'Its amazing that a verse Ibk and I decided to hold on to right at the beginning was Phil 4 v 6. which says Do not be anxious about anything but with everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your requests known unto God. I wish I had remembered this verse, sadly I worried first and prayed later........blabbing....lesson learnt from the change of reception venue apart from Do not worry is Follow up!!!! Be sure to see your contracts in black and white! especially because this is Nigeria.I will break this up into 2 , so this is Part One!
Monday, April 10, 2006
...And the dam burst!!!
....I couldn't stop the tears from rolling down my cheeks. I wonder how many weepy brides to be per wedding exist. Well I think I'm one.
Got to the alaso-oke (the lady making the traditional cloth for our engagement ceremony) late on Saturday evening to ask her for a sample of the cloth to make my beads. As I went in and greeted her, she just turned on me and ordered me out of her compound for choosing to come late. She was quite rude and went on and on, saying she did not care why I came bla bla bla. Without a word, I turned round and left. Her girls quickly ran after me to call me back, by this time my eyes were brimming with tears threatening to spill.
They apologised quickly and tried to explain away the BAD behaviour of their madam. I had had a long , hot, tiring and unorganised day and I had had it up to my neck with details and stuff. So her outburst just made me 'crack'.
After trying to unsuccessfully wipe my tears, they told me I could pick up the cloth for the agbada, (which wasn't what I came for!) It was a nice surprise and it really came out very nice. That cheered me up a bit.....
Moral of the story: You'll meet cranky old women, rude sales people, unexpected delays, from a teary bride 2 be.....Cry if u need to , you'll feel better!
Also don't take it to heart... and laugh at yourself later............Have Fun!
Got to the alaso-oke (the lady making the traditional cloth for our engagement ceremony) late on Saturday evening to ask her for a sample of the cloth to make my beads. As I went in and greeted her, she just turned on me and ordered me out of her compound for choosing to come late. She was quite rude and went on and on, saying she did not care why I came bla bla bla. Without a word, I turned round and left. Her girls quickly ran after me to call me back, by this time my eyes were brimming with tears threatening to spill.
They apologised quickly and tried to explain away the BAD behaviour of their madam. I had had a long , hot, tiring and unorganised day and I had had it up to my neck with details and stuff. So her outburst just made me 'crack'.
After trying to unsuccessfully wipe my tears, they told me I could pick up the cloth for the agbada, (which wasn't what I came for!) It was a nice surprise and it really came out very nice. That cheered me up a bit.....
Moral of the story: You'll meet cranky old women, rude sales people, unexpected delays, from a teary bride 2 be.....Cry if u need to , you'll feel better!
Also don't take it to heart... and laugh at yourself later............Have Fun!
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
A network of brides2be!
Just thought back on all my preparations and discovered that it's been helpful getting information (and sharing as well) from other brides to be. A lot of this has been via email and proxy (other friends) but its been useful, very useful.
I've been able to share my concerns and get useful vendor info from other ladies in my shoes. One of them just finished with the Courts yesterday, I've never met her or even spoken with her but have communicated through a friend but it hit me yesterday that her wrapping up details (she's getting married about 2months before me) signals the fact that I have a few days left as well before I walk down the aisle.
A scary thought ;)? Well not really just makes me realize that the time is SHORT! And I need to work harder or rest more or quickly put on more weight so I don't look like a Bridezilla in my gown.Get a bride network! It'll help! Useful information, vendor addresses, gifts (my dear friends paid for my wedding shoes) & a lot of encouragement to keep walking!
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Proverbs 19:21 " Many are the thoughts of a man's heart but only the counsel of the Lord shall stand"
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Proverbs 19:21 " Many are the thoughts of a man's heart but only the counsel of the Lord shall stand"
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