Crafiness

So as our wedding quickly approaches, I have found myself trying to stay busy so I do not become the bridezilla that oh so disgusts me.  I pray constantly that I will not become that way.  Though I have had my moments. :-/ 
In an attempt to stay occupied, I am trying to bring out my inner craftiness.  There's not much there but I am working on it thanks to Pinterest.
One of my many jobs is cleaning the school connected to my church.  I have the blessing on seeing family daily because both my parents work there, as well as one of my sisters and eight of my neices and nephews go to school there.  Part of the benefits of working there is getting rid of old junk finding hidden treasures.  I was about to throw away a useless shelf when it hit me, "light bulb"!  I was then on a mission to convert it into a shoe rack to hold my mass of rediculous shoes. 
I live in a very, very small studiio apartment so having a pile of shoes by the door is not only clutter to me but makes it feel much smaller. 
So I forgot to take a before picture but here is the finished work. 

(Ignore the cable cord coiled up :] )

The underside of all the shelves I painted a royal blue so I turned some of them around to give it a little color.  I need my color.



It lays the way the original shelf layed but I simply painted it. It was originally ment to hold students paperwork but the movable shelves allow me to make the sizes fit to my shoes.  :-D  Thank you Calvary Chapel Christian School for the donation to our new home!
Ohh happy day for organization.

God has been so good to us.  Preparations are moving forward and we are learning more of who each other are every day.  Our lives are obvious when they are not focused on our Heavenly Father.  Recently the question came up as to whether we are even to move forward together.  Is this really God's will for our lives or are we moving forward because nothing is stopping us right now.  A few days of separation and prayer showers us with blessing and peace that this is in fact, exactly where God wants us.

Of course nothing is exact until the vows are said.  He is the only one who truly knows where our lives are to be.

Patience and Love have been tested in my life lately.  My mother-in-law is a gem but not who I grew up with so it's hard for me to feel the same for her as her own son. 

God, give me strength to show her your love and kindness.  Help me to be an example of your grace and love.  Help me to show that, having lived in the world for a short time away from You, happiness will never be found unless you are front and center.  Oh Lord, that she may turn around and see you running toward her with open arms. 

"...I will never leave you nor forsake you"

Hebrews 13:5

Aside from all of the trials and temptations, God is glowing in our lives and leading us closer together and closer to Him.

I had a beautiful talk with a new friend on Sunday who reminded me what we live for.  We found out we are very much a like in many ways and are very excited to start spending time together. 

I can't believe how much God continues to bless me.  New friends, a blessing, marrying my best friend, a blessing, flexible job I love, a blessing...  The list goes on, and He will never cease. I have the best Father!