4 years ago...

Today is our anniversary. We were married 4 years ago... Someone asked me today, what was my favorite memory from my wedding. Hmmmm. Well, I couldn't nail down just one, so I thought I would share a few, for nostalgia's sake ...Here goes!

Waking up in my parents house the morning of... with most of my favorite girls around me. Getting ready in my teenage bathroom, me , Kristin, Sarah, Lori, Shanna, Leelee, too many for one room, while Amanda did all of our hair! ( I still LOVE how you did my hair, Mandar) TULLE! ( I am glad I can laugh about this one now, not so funny at the time). All my cute little boy cousins running around in tuxes.

Wearing my Mom's veil... , Remembering MawMaw Sellers' face when she saw me for the first time in my dress. ( I have a picture of that moment, thanks to Kristin)  Waiting with my Dad to go into the church. I was so nervous, and he was so sweet and said something like " you know, they can't start without us, right?"  I also loved my Dad's lil speech when he gave me away... Oh, I cried from then on, I think!  The little crinkly tears at the corner of Mike's eyes when we were saying our vows, and sharing sweet communion with him!  Kelly J's speech, nobody knows me better, really.  The fact that Marilyn came all the way to see me, and her grumpy hubby kissed me on the cheek! My cousin Ryan, grabbing my hand and telling me I looked beautiful... ( he is not usually THAT sweet) The weird mix of people from all areas of our lives, together for us!

Finally, getting into the limo with Mike, putting our feet up, and YELLING, woooohooo!!! It was over!!! :)   I guess I loved alot of things about my wedding. Mostly, that I was blessed with marrying the sweetest, most patient man I have ever known! Ok, one last time... Happy Anniversary, T... I love you!!

Signed up

Its official. I signed up to walk the Atlanta 3 Day breast cancer walk!  I promise to post more about it, once I get my fundraising site all up and running. My prayer is that for me, training will be a goal that helps me continue to get healthier, while I help a cause that has had a HUGE impact on my life, my family and my friends!  It is a little overwhelming, to see my fundraising goal, but I believe it can be done!

Recession hits home

You know how you hear something, over and over... You kind of become numb to  it. I think sometimes we feel so invincible too.  Even when we hear of layoffs at work...it just didn't really hit us... Well tonight, it hit me, as I was driving into my neighborhood.  There, on my right, my neighbor's lawn was covered with all of their worldly possessions.  There was a padlock on the door, and a big sign. It was raining... all of their things, their furniture, bookshelves, kids toys were being rained on. The sweet little foot car that their little boy used to ride up and down the sidewalk on, and even their piano....

As I listened to Obama say that he felt increasing consumer spending was the way out, and that he didn't think irresponsible spending by consumers contributed to this crisis.  As he said that electronic EMRs were the key to solving the healthcare crisis. And, tonight, as I watch c-span or ABC Nightly News, and hear these politicians going on and on about the "bi-partisan" vote on the economic recovery bill. Yeah, you know, the one that includes over 1 million dollars to buy golf carts?? Oh, wait, I mean "energy saving vehicles"  I am literally sickened.  And saddened. Wishing these high and mighty rich politicians could have seen what I saw today. Wishing Obama had spent more time learning that healthcare has way bigger problems than a nurse not being able to read an MD's handwriting...

Mostly though, I am just thankful. Not thankful that I have a job, or a house, but thankful that my security doesn't lie in either of those things. That even if Mike and I lost the roof over our heads and all of all earthly possessions were scattered, our life wouldn't be. Our treasures are not stored here!

To quote my new favorite song ( for the moment)

"You go before me
You shield my way
Your hand upholds me
I know You love me "

I think that sums it up..