The Day I Became A Dulin

If you were there, you know it was perfect (despite the weather). If you were there, you helped make it perfect.

If you missed out, it was the most beautiful day of our lives. If you were a woman, you surely shed some tears. If you were a guy, you're grateful not to be writing your own vows in the future.

Pictures could never capture all the most profound, beautiful, delicious, and ridiculous moments we shared privately, publicaly, and spiritually. Until I get the official wedding pix, these are some Ginger took.

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Crazy Wedding Preps

Life is getting crazy busy AGAIN.

Danny moved his stuff in last weekend. Scudder boys were there to help. He took BamBam back with him as he will be staying at Danny's parents' farm for wedding and honeymoon. I miss him terribly and there is no one to take me for my 2 mile walks......

My brother Greg arrived from Victoria yesterday. I can't get in touch with the DJ who I have already given a deposit to --- I've left 7 messages and sent 3 emails. That doesn't count the messages that Danny, Zoe, and another person has left. Not a word. Today, Zoe had to find me a back-up. Wow.

Its getting increasingly HOT here. Guess what? Its going to be the hottest days of the year on my rehearsal day and wedding. 97 degrees. I can't believe it. Well, at least the outside ceremony will only be for 30 minutes (or less). I'm mostly concerned for my mother and older folks.

I am trying, trying to find joy in all things. Its hard not to get swept up in the little details and forget the BIG picture --- I am going to marry the man of my dreams I am totally in love with in 3 days.

I'm off to drop off Lauren for a hair appt, scrounge for hand fans, pick up my dress which was suppose to be ready yesterday but wasn't.

Jesus knows the details of my day --- my frustrations, my stress. And yet, I must remember His truth --- He is worthy of honor, glory, and praise. Period. Wedding stress or no wedding stress.

Reasons 8, 7 & 6

Reason #6
I love Danny because he values my opinion, ideas, and discernment. He values and utilizes my various spiritual strengths/gifts as we make decisions as a team. I know he cares what I think, but he cares more about how God uses me to give him insight. No we don't always agree, and no I don't always have incredible amounts of wisdom to share, but Danny does not take lightly the perspective God gives me about things.

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Reason #7
He is slow to anger. Danny is passionate and gets riled up like me, but he is able to remember the dangers of sinning in anger -- whether by action or words. He is slow to anger with me (miraculously). He has the uncanny ability to bite his tongue when I've said something that probably hurt him. However, its entirely another thing when he choses to calm himself when the UHaul folks screw him over. Consistency in how we surrender to the Holy Spirit should be both public and private. And I consistently see that in Danny.

Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

Reason #8
He's got the best head of salt-n-peppa hair. It gives George Clooney and Richard Gere a run for their money.

Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.