Tick tick tick

That's right, less than a month to go! Am I excited? Heck, yes! Am I stressed out? I would be lying if I said I wasn't. BUT, I really wouldn't call it stress compared to what I was feeling before. So much has been lifted off our shoulders ever since we got in contact with our General Manager (GM) for the wedding. Boy am I glad we asked! And to think we were going to go without one. Hah! So to all my friends who have yet to get married, if you don't plan on hiring a wedding planner, get an unofficial one/helper. And definitely get an experienced GM that will overlook everything for you because there's a high chance that your sanity will depend on it. I am so relieved (and extremely grateful) to have all the helpers that we do. It's really neat how there are so many hidden gems in the church, each with a set of valuable skills that can make your life (or wedding planning) so much easier. Just as a friend was sharing earlier this week about how humbling it is to learn to ask for help, it really is a tough thing. I've been learning the same lesson these past few months.



There are also two very important news item that I should report on. The first being that we have decided to live in Edmonton for the next year, which means I have accepted my job offer to stay at the U and Cyrus will be moving back so we can finally be together. It may seem like a win-win situation for me. But honestly, it really bothers me that because of our decision to stay, it is now making someone else unhappy. I wouldn't say it's ruining her life, but she's definitely not very happy about it. Which makes it a little odd because I really enjoy our time together and we even though this "settlement" is still going on, we've been having great chats and great laughs together. So I'm glad that at least our friendship hasn't been jepordized yet (I'm trying to stay hopeful). Normally, the case of the in-laws is usually between the wife and mother-in-law. This one is a little twisted (not in a evil way of course). Just that this little sister-in-law is pretty strong-willed to say the least. Sometimes it's good. Sometimes it makes things more difficult. I just pray that no matter what the outcome is, that it wouldn't hurt our relationships with each other and with their parents. Afterall, this marriage is to bring the families together, not drive them apart! I've gotta say, though, that I'm really grateful for this soon-to-be-family. After seeing a lot of clashes between the in-laws (including in my own family), I feel so blessed to become a part of this family that God has planned for me. More updates to come!