She did get this beautiful picture of my engagement ring with a small glimpse of the dress.
So....usually the most expensive item in the store is what would catch my eye. And, that is exactly what happened. The dress that I loved ended up being a designer dress. My mind braced for the horrible news in the few miliseconds between her telling me that it was a desinger dress and the price of said dress.
To my delight the first words out of her mouth were "This dress has been discontinued". I now was cautiously optomistic. When she finally spilled the amount I was shocked! It was almost sixty percent lower than the amount I had budgeted! I ended up buying my dress and three bridesmaid dresses (for my three girls) for less than what I was thinking my dress would cost.
What a sweet blessing!
What is the purpose of marriage? Marriage is a reflection of the relationship between Christ and His Bride, the Church. Marriage is also a way that God uses to sanctify us...to make us more like Him.
As I learn to respect, honor, and help Phil I am learning to die to self and live for Christ. This is a beautiful thing. As Phil learns to love me he will also put away selfish ambitions and be a reflection of his Savior who loved His own and paid the ultimate sacrifice for their redemption.
Of course, I know that both Phil and I will not always succeed at this high calling.
But, we hope and pray diligently that the Lord would bless us with a marriage that would reflect His forgiveness, grace, and love.
It is good for a young widow to be married.
It is good for children to have a father.
It is good for there to be male leadership in the home.
It is a blessing to be with someone who believes the same, fun to talk to, someone whom you are attracted to, and someone to love.
I count my blessings daily and continually stand in awe at the
goodness that the Lord has shown us.
~Heather
7 comments:
Thanks for sharing with us!
Praising God for you and Phil. We're blessed to be gaining a sweet sister, auntie and new cousins. I'll be the one bawling because Jesus shows his glory in claiming a Bride for himself. Weddings preach!!
"I was probably also thinking about how not-so-tan I will be in December."
Two words, well, three.
Tanning. Booth. Moderation.
Oh Heather, thank you for sharing all of this with us. God is just so good. My prayers are with your lovely family. What a beautiful bride, what a fortunate man to find a Godly wife. In Christ, JulieBeth
This brings tears to my eyes, happy tears for you and your family!
I pray the same for my dear friend that lost her husband within a few weeks as you, she has 4 children and is only 35.
The dress looks lovely!!!!! So happy for you. Oh, also, about being not-so-tan? Airbrush tanning works great and there's no ill-effects from it.
Heather, though we have never met, I occasionally read your blog. I just "happened" on it again this evening.
I am so blessed to hear of the Lord's provision for you and your children and for Phil. How gracious the Lord has been to you all! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Jan
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