Hi everyone
As you can see, Nick decided that it would be a good idea to share his blog. So now he describes it as "our" blog. I guess as a welcoming gift, he changed the background to my favorite color purple. Even though I keep a daily journal, I never thought that I would want to go public but I'm excited to share some of my thoughts with you all.
First things first... We're getting married!!! I know that Nick posted the news on his last entry but I just wanted to share my excitement. Just in case you haven't heard our story, here it goes. (Well my side of it at least) Nick was the first person that I met at my first class on the first day of school at SDSU. So we became friends and lab partners. I started to like him our sophomore year but never wanted to admit it. I just wanted to focus on school so I tried to fight the feelings for about 3 years. I guess I loss the fight because they just wouldn't go away. During our senior year I began seriously praying about my feelings for Nick. Even though I felt tortured by constantly being around him and trying to hide my feelings, I decided to trust God that if anything was to happen between us it was going to have to be up to God to make it happen. Around this same time last year we began hanging out a lot which led to dating after we graduated. Now a year later we are engaged!! Every time I think about our relationship it reminds me that God does hear my prayers.
Being engaged has been filled with much excitement but along with it has come some trials and opposition. The last few weeks especially have been quite difficult for us. It seems like everyday we have had to fight discouragement and frustration. I knew that planning a wedding wasn't going to be easy but Nick and I promised ourselves that we would have fun with it. I think for now on we are going to take a different approach to planning this wedding and it will definitely include fun and complete trust in God. I am a firm believer that there will always be opposition right before a breakthrough. I also believe that through it all, Nick and I have gotten closer and closer. Everyday my love for him increases. One of my entries in my journal on October 17 reads, "I really don't know what's going to happen now, but I do know that I love God with everything that I have in me and I also love Nick with my entire being".
We are a blessed couple... We have amazing family and friends that continue to support us. Soon the details of our wedding will begin to iron out. I can't wait to see how all this pans out. So much more to come soon!
3 comments:
Hey Ashley and Nick! I am so excited for you guys! Remember God is always in control and He works all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes. I know that both of you love God so much!! I am so blessed to be a part of your special day!!
Hey future Osborn Family,
Great first blog Ashley. thanks for sharing some of those faith filled thoughts that take up numerous pages in your journal. You are definitely a Woman of Faith. Keep having fun with planning the wedding. As you already know, Everything will work out and you and Nick will have a beautiful wedding. Enjoy this season of planning, spending time with the family, and spending time with each other during this engagement time.
As always,
Miss Ya
LaDonna
For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. (psalms 5:12)
sorry I had use the ignite username. I can't remember my password. :)
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