Engaged: Part 3

The wedding is in 16 days!

Today the weather is overcast and drizzly.  We love it.  I love the sunshine as well, so I think Ryan forgets my own desire of rainy days and storm clouds.  We have scented candles lit, the windows open, and the slight breeze on our arms makes the sweatshirts necessary.

Last week we attended our first premarital counseling group.  The fantastic woman who sat down to discuss with us, recommended a book by John M. Gottman, Ph.D. entitled, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work."  I am astonished by the practicality and research of the written work.  For this next week we are to construct a budget and a chore list to set clear our expectations and responsibility in the home.  We are learning to love each other better and communicate so we truly hear one another.

We are doing well.  Ryan is fully immersed in his schooling and completed midterms this week while I am crossing my fingers about different employment opportunities that have come down the pipe line.  Ryan's internship is going really well and he has received rave reviews from his mentors and supervisors at the church.

I am really excited to marry this man.   Just really, really excited to become a Mrs. Dash.  Oh, Ryan, we have waited many years to meet each other.  Thank you for loving me well.  And spending the day with those that are etching out time and money to grace use with your presence will certainly be a blast.   I am so stoked.  And yes, I hope not to trip down the aisle...  ...you're right Lauren, it would be funny though.  ;)

Happy fall,
Happy days,
xxox

soon to be- Mrs. Ryan Kersting- Schlimgen