I don't know what it is about planning a wedding, dealing with family drama and crying over stupid things, but Dave is the MOST patient person I know!

Our wedding plans haven't been extremely stressful and I am surprised with how well things continue to fall into place. The bad news is: we are still waiting to set an "official date". I am a stresser, especially when I have to rely on other people to get things done. (I am a self proclaimed over-achiever and worry-wart. There I admit it!) I had a break down yesterday, due to this self-diagnosed problem I have, but guess who was there to console my worry and wipe away my tears. You guessed it, none other than the GREATEST man in the world; my fiance and soon to be husband, David. He reminded me that a temple marriage happens when it is supposed to; in our situation, it will happen on the Lord's time, not our time. This little reminder got me back on track with a positive thought in mind and a little prayer of gratitude for the amazing example Dave is to me.

My family is dealing with a lot of problems right now that are extremely overwhelming at times. My little brother is currently residing in Dave's old stomping grounds at Keesler AFB in Mississippi. He joined the Air Force, full time, last summer and just graduated Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas two weeks ago. As soon as his technical schooling is completed he will come to Utah for about 10 days and then he will be stationed back at Lackland for at least a year. He isn't really looking forward to being back at Lackland, but we as a family support him and pray for his welfare. My parents are currently going through a divorce so that alone brings it's own "up's and down's". It hasn't been the easiest trying to plan a wedding with both parents dealing with their own demons...

With the stress of all of the above (plus some), I have been on an emotional roller-coaster! Through the emotions, ornery days, mood swings, stressful nights and cry fests Dave has been right by my side. I am told, more often than not, "Just cry on my shoulder, that's why it is there". I can't explain how comforting it is to know that no matter what my parents are going through or what I am stressing over, Dave is always there. Sometimes he doesn't understand why I am crying, but he holds me and tells me everything is going to be okay. :)

Dave made the reservations for our honeymoon! I am SO excited!!! We are going to Lava Hotsprings for 4.5 days. I am so excited for the "mini vacation/honeymoon"

Life is grand, it just throws you fast balls that you didn't see coming. Sometimes we get smacked in the face, but eventually we pick ourselves back up.

Shina