Trials, Testing, and Overcoming

My life has been crazy lately. I wish I were better at blogging so that they wouldn't have to be so long. But I at least blog once a month to keep everyone updated. Maybe one day I will have Internet at home and can be a "real blogger" as Jana says. Anyway, I have so much to blog about, however I have either not had the time/ability to blog or have not felt it was the right time. Well now its time.

This month has been a month of trial and testing. It started with work being super busy, which required me to work on Mothers Day (not cool). Then, I was fired for my job two days later for applying for a new job before telling my boss (REALLY NOT COOL). I don't want to get into the whole story of me getting fired, so that's the reason in a nutshell. Needless to say it was a devastating experience. Ive never been fired, and the reasons made it twice as hard. I was devastated for a day (and have had a few sad days here and there) but all in all it really taught me to trust the Lord. Getting fired right before moving (in July) and a few months before your wedding is absolutely terrifying. However, I did my best to trust that God was going to work it out. So I kept applying for jobs and saving what money I could  - my tax return coming in three days after I got fired was a HUGE blessing as well. And it paid off.

The very job that I got fired for applying for, I got offered last Thursday. It is for The Bair Foundation. My first day was last Friday and the real training will start tomorrow. I'm a little nervous. There seems to be a lot to remember and take care of, but I know I can do it. I'm excited about working for a company that helps families and children. I think it will be very fulfilling and rewarding to be a part of such a ministry. I couldn't be more excited. Also, its amazing because the week honeymoon that we've already paid for, I will be able to use one of my weeks of vacation for! WHAT A RELIEF!! So I will begin a new career tomorrow more or less. It should be amazing. On the bright side of unemployment, I was able to complete all of our invitations which will be going out in about 20 days...EXCITING!

My mom got married this last weekend on May 14th. It was a beautiful touching ceremony and my mom glowed with beauty. It was special to have her family and closest friends there of course, but the most amazing part was that his three daughters, Crystal, April, and Tiffany, were able to come from California!

Crystal, Tiffany, April

 I will tell you that before Saturday morning, knowing I was about to have three new sisters that I had never met scared me to death. I was so nervous about not getting along or not having anything in common with them (especially since we would be 'entertaining' them for two days after the wedding). Let me tell you. I ADORE THEM. They are the most down to earth, easy going, FUN, beautifully amazing women. We instantly clicked. I seriously cant imagine having anyone any better than them to be an addition to our family.We spent the weekend hot tubbing, playing games, laughing, and just getting to know each other...it was perfect. Where else can you find 3 grown adults that want to play Murder in the Dark in a small hotel room at midnight? I must say I was a lot more disappointed that they were leaving than I ever thought I would be. I have thought about them almost every day since and cant wait until Jeremiah and I can make it out to CA to see them!

I Miss My Sisters

Since Mom and Preston are honeymooning I have been staying at moms with Cara and Sally (their dog). Anyone who knows Peanut, knows he's a handful and loves to play rough. Well Sally is a little lap chihuahua. They cant play. In fact all they do is growl and chase each other, occasionally trying to wrestle, which is quickly broken up. Its quite the task at times, so moments like this are priceless to me! 

While its been nice to eat someone elses food, get all my laundry done, and have more channels on cable...I'm ready to be home. I miss my apartment and my bed. 2 more nights. Oh, and Jana, Cara, and I went and saw Rio earlier in the week. It was a cute movie, but the best part were these pictures.

Apparently the teeth were a last minute decision.

Sister Date.

I love my seester.

Wedding planning hasn't progressed too much lately. We've really been focusing on where we are going to live. I have until July 1st to be out of my apartment so we're slowly running out of time to find somewhere. We have narrowed it down apartment-wise, however, we would really like a rent house. We are looking downtown and south okc/moore. If anyone knows of anything, please let us know! We are trying to find somewhere around $600/mo that takes pets...not the easiest task. Jer and I have driven ALL over town for the past two weekends...its exhausting. We have found a few we're interested in and sent out inquiries with email and phone so hopefully we will hear from them this weekend....We want Peanut to have a yard!!

For those of you that don't know, we're saving cans to raise money to help pay for the wedding. Its been really touching to me to see people saving their cans for us. Seriously. I cant tell you how much it means to me. We have made approximately $70 total. That may not sound like much, but that's $70 that we didn't have before. I think its totally worth it. Its AWESOME! We cant thank you all enough!!!

I am about to start theatre up again at Poteet for Rogers and Hammerstein's Carousel. I'm excited. It has been over a year since I have been involved. But I must say I am a little nervous. Ive never done a show while having a significant other....and one not involved in theatre. Needless to say I think it will be a temporary adjustment. I know Jer and I will be fine, it was just be a little hard. We're going to have to find little moments to see each other in between the scheduling. I think it will just make us stronger...and in the mean time I will get to enjoy Cyndi and the theatre again.

Jeremiah and I have been reading "His Needs, Her Needs" for pre-marital counseling. I never realized that reading a book out loud would be such a great tool. As we read to each other we have been discussing all kinds of things that I don't think would have come up otherwise. I think its a really productive thing and I look forward to each time we read now. Its not always easy, in fact last nights was a difficult chapter for me, but we're growing. Its beautiful. I cant imagine living a minute without him by my side. 3 months, 18 days, and 17 hours....