Fall is here

I think that during the past few days the clouds came around to give the sun a little privacy so that she could change into her most dazzling outfit of all--a golden fall sheath. I rejoice every year when the light changes to gold and the air gets cooler the way they did today. I'm so excited that my wedding will be during this magical week of change.

I think I'm done with my essential planning and prep now. I finished the last big shopping trip today after going to the faculty and staff welcome reception at the college where I work. There are more and more students on campus every day now.

What an emotional time this is. I can barely keep track of all of the feelings that flit by. Sitting in church yesterday I found myself thinking "Wait--did I just remember something that worried me? What was it? I don't think I prayed about it." I'm really glad that I only have to work for two more days, and then I get to spend a couple of days with friends having fun before the wedding. Having fun doesn't require much concentration, and it is exhausting in a much more refreshing way than working at a new job is.

Jimmy may not be in the mood to get married if he doesn't get an elk in the next 24 hours. He hasn't gotten one yet, after a week trying, and he seems a little discouraged. He will be back from hunting just as I'm finishing up my work day on Wednesday probably, so I'll get to see him just before I head back to Portland for my "bachelorette" days.

He may have a little bit of a mess to clean up here at the house after the flurry of sewing and gluing and assembling that I've been up to, but I just ironed his and the boys' outfits for the wedding, so I guess he owes me a favor. His sister and dad moved our old couches away and our new couches in from the garage yesterday, so Jimmy will be surprised to see a snazzy new living room when he arrives. It's been hard to have him away for the past week, but it is sweet to miss each other so much right before the wedding too. I think it is good that he got some extended guy time and a week away to reflect on the coming changes.

I don't know if I'll be able to write much for the next week! This is where things get crazy! Prayers would be very appreciated.