The Second Shower

This weekend I attended the second shower of the season -- this one being mine.

I don't know how often I have felt so blessed. I left church with my parents' credit card and my wonderful fiance. We had been given instructions to leave immediately, go out and buy a dress, and have lunch together. Then we were allowed to come back AT 2:00. Not before.

So we went out and found a lovely white dress, had a delicious lunch at Applebee's, and came back to the church at 2.

My family and my bridesmaids had been busy the two days before, and still even before that working on details and food and decorations. When I left, I can only imagine the Radzicki parade that stormed through the building on a mission as they do... and in a flurry they created a beautiful space and amazing food displayed gorgeously. The games were sweet, especially the bubblegum... and the guests were amazing. Paper hearts garlands hung from the ceiling and photos of my wonderful man and I, along with quotes from him, graced the tables. I read a few and began to cry...so I stopped.

"Her desire for God has always made me adore her."
"Her steadfast love reminds me of Christ."
"Her love of adventure is contagious."
"One of my favorite memories is trying (and succeeding) to eat soup in a tree."
"I love how her eyes twinkle when she smiles."
"Her excitement adds a hop to my step."
"I am proud of how much she puts herself into her work."
"She's never as tender as when she's holding a baby."
"She makes folding laundry a good time."
"She always wins tickle fights."
"Her back rubs are the best."
"Without fail, if I've had a bad day, being around her makes it better."
"Knowing she has a surprise makes me count the days until she shows me."
"Her compassion for those in need melts my heart."
"Holding her hand, I feel home."

I am BLESSED.

Thank you to everyone who made my day beautiful.