It was great to come home after work today, walk up to the front door and realize I had just short of an entire hour to myself. At home, where I could do what I want even if that meant doing nothing. I didn't have to scarf down a meal in a limited amount of time. I didn't have to re-pack bags or work on wedding stuff for an hour or get in touch with different people. Even though eventually, yes, I do need to return some calls, make some calls, send emails, plan some details, I just don't need to do that now to fill up my one hour of free time.

I've never been so grateful for one hour.

Today is the 6th day I've been without a vehicle and have been forced to battle insurance.

I was in a car wreck because a guy disregarded the red light in front of him and kept on driving into the intersection. I hit the brakes when I saw him, but it wasn't enough. CRASH!

Thankfully I am fine. My car, poor Lulu, is not. I am so distraught over all this. I'm desperately trying to see what God is trying to teach me.

Josh & I had a fabulous plan to live cheap and pay off debt. Neither of us are going further into debt; it's just some old stuff we are taking care of. And we have promised we are not going into debt for the wedding. I've been saving up money for my wedding for YEARS. We have a set amount we are taking from. The rest is supposed to continue being built on for our second honeymoon in December. And then built on for a house.

It's all earmarked.

NONE of it is supposed to go to an unexpected, unplanned, but needed purchase of a car NOW!

Yet, here I am without a working car. And one that will probably be declared "totaled" because repairs would cost more than she is worth. Even if I could've gotten more years out of her. She was a fine car, and I am not ready to give her up.

Unfortunately, reality is knocking on my door.

It's been a rough battle, but again, I'm grateful it wasn't worse.

It's nice to be with a teacher who gets a Spring Break. Last year we day-tripped to Chicago.

This year we drove to the Washington D.C. area. With stops it was about 12 hours. The Lord protected us through all the construction and mountains and tunnels, etc.

Here are some pics from the trip:



Yes, our friends Jason and Gail tied the knot in Maryland. They were the very first couple we double dated with. I knew Gail pre-Josh, and Josh knew Jason pre-me. It was a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple.

We just got our engagement photos tonight, and Josh & I could not be happier!!
I just had to post a few to share! Enjoy!