No this...
Or this...
Or this...
Not even this (thank goodness!)....
Several of my good friends have gotten engaged lately though. Ones who came into our church singles group about the same time I did. Including this girl whose guts I love and who found the most perfect ever guy for her. Even their names sound cute together!
And ya know what? I'm ok with all this engagement stuff! Better than ok!
I know people who have gone through divorces who refuse to attend weddings. People who have lost loved ones who refuse to go to funerals. People who want babies who refuse to go to baby showers. I can't judge anyone for what they do or don't do in those types of situations--we can all become servants to our emotions from time to time--I just know that's not me. I am genuinely happy--vicariously giddy even--about others' successes. Even if it's something I want but don't have, how can I not share in the joy? Among other reasons, wouldn't I want others to be just as happy for me when (or if) it's my turn?
Though I have my times of feeling discouraged or jaded or impatient, I am still certain that love is a splendid thing. I have every faith in the world that two people can fall in love and, with continuous dedication and work, make it last forever and ever. What a blessed thing to find someone you can take advantage of--not in a cruel way, but to know without a doubt that when you have a bad day, or a bad week, or even a bad stretch of months when you're just not being your best self, you have someone standing beside you, trusting that you'll pull out of it alright because they know you and know your heart.
So, right now while my goal is just to get through school (and possibly more school) and figure out how to support my kiddos and myself --hopefully doing something I enjoy, I am so grateful for the chance to be sharing in any way I can, in the joy of love.
And to indulge just a bit in Google wedding searches :) ...
2 comments:
If it makes you feel any better, I had a crappy valentines day too... I really don't like V day.
I think though... That I am starting to feel like myself again because I am actually blog hopping and making comments. I can't tell you the last time I have done that... 2 years maybe, or more. Love ya Jennifer,
From your old-but-never-met-in-person-pal,
Em
When Melissa and Matt have their big day hopefully we can meet! I've read your blog off and on, and see your comments on her blog all the time. It's about time she has a good one.
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