God is good

Well,I can truthfully say that today was the first day that I felt truly at ease and pressure free. All of the "returning of wedding linens, tables, chairs,plates, cups, glasses, votives, etc..." is OVER! Hallelujah! I am so happy that Anna is having a wonderful time on her honeymoon in Portland, Oregon and I am kicking up my feet to now tackle some fun projects and hobbies (reading, sewing, cooking). I recommend to all folks a year long engagement if possible especially if you are on a TIGHT budget which we were. The year helped us buy things little at a time at garage sales, consignment stores, and borrowing items from friends. We did it! And on a low, low budget too! God is good!

I also have to give praise to my wonderful husband, Bobby. My eyes well up as I type this because as my son said to me during Mother's Day, "I am so glad that God brought Bobby to you so that you never have to be alone any more." Truer words were never spoken. I had many, many years of being alone and I can tell you, "having a companion and husband by my side is much better1" He was my ROCK and my STRENGTH during this whole past year. He has listened to my wedding ideas & frustrations, has taken me on "get-a-ways" to de-stress, has been patient with my crankiness.... The list could go on & on! God is good!

My sisters and some good friends were also my RESCUE! My sister, Sylvia, hosted not just the ceremony but the bridesmaid's luncheon as well. She also made many of the cakes when the prior person couldn't do it! She is the greatest! Dahlia, my other sister, made over 100 home-made delicious cupcakes (dulce de leche,strawberry cheesecake, pina colada, hazelnut) and also bought my dad a brand new suit so that I wouldn't have to worry about that aspect. My other sister, Marissa, went and got my dad at the nursing home in Amarillo and took him back after the reception. Again, another aspect that lightened my load and one less thing to worry about. Debbie Ray, a dear friend of Sylvia, also came to our rescue and decorated the cakes that Sylvia baked. What a lifesaver! Margaret Vance is my good friend and she proved her merit when she baked the other half of the cakes even though her own son was graduating that same weekend! I sure love her! Ember Sherman did so, so much for us as well! She coordinated Anna's bridal shower and then baked some wickedly good tarts that everyone loved! Most importantly, she was a sounding board and listening ear to my daughter, Anna. Always encouraging her and loving on her when she would get stressed or when she would feel things were chaotic. Ember was the BEST! Final kuddos to my nephew, Joseph Garcia who helped us *all* day the day after the wedding to clean, box up, and transport ALL of the wedding stuff (tables, chairs, decor, dishes, linens). I love him! God is good!

So now a month of relaxation. A month to enjoy my summer. A month to enjoy my new home and my new husband because since I got married in the middle of the school year (October) I wasn't able to give either 100% attention and devotion. God is good.