It's early morning....around 7:15 a.m.....the birds are singing loudly and the sun is rising on what promises to be another beautiful day.  I'm basking in the glow of what is coming and enjoying this last morning of quiet and solitude.  I'm headed for the shower and then some moments on my screened in porch with a cup of coffee and my Bible.  God has been good to us and allowed us to accomplish what we have desired in order for Kimberly and Luke to have a lovely day on Saturday.

Ironically, the weather forecast is still predicting scattered thunderstorms for only Saturday and Sunday.  As I reflect on this information and praying that the storms hold off until the early part of next week, I have to draw a conclusion about marriage.  Along with the sunshine and happy moments of marriage comes the times of unexpected trials and "storms"....we don't ask for them, we don't desire them, but God sends them so that He might continue to teach us to lean on Him and ask His guidance for daily living.

So, I'll continue to come before the Lord and humbly ask for good weather and rejoice that I'm able to be present on Saturday to witness this most important event in the life of our family.  This is Gary's last work day, Kimberly is driving home today and we'll have a chance to sit around the dinner table tonight peeling shrimp, laughing, remembering our times together before our family expands and getting nervous together about the upcoming weekend.   It's great to be the mother of the bride!  God bless, my friends!