My Thoughts: Day 1 of Being Engaged

Today is my first full day of being engaged.  As I'm writing this, I can see the glimmer from my ring  :)  I just wanted to share with you all a few of the thoughts running through my head today.

1. Something Brett mentioned last night hit me for the first time: there is an end to our long distance relationship.  We've been long distance since the very beginning, which has been quite draining, so that excites me.

2. I am blessed to be engaged to a man who has such high character and is so well-liked.  Some of his players gave him a standing ovation when they heard we were engaged.  I think that tells a lot about him.

3. My mom is awesome.  She called her church first thing this morning to find out information about renting it for the ceremony.

4. I have the best bridesmaids EVER!! We celebrated tonight at GBN.  It was nice to see my worlds starting to collide: college friends and small group girls.  Michelle even bought me some flowers in the colors I have been thinking about.  They are so thoughtful and will definitely help keep me sane through the whole process.

5. I'm lucky to work where I do.  My coworkers were so happy, greeting the announcement with screams and hugs.

6. There is definitely a possibility that I will be overwhelmed with the planning process.  I'll feel much better when I have the date and place booked.  Task 1 in my list.  I've already started contacting some places.  If anyone has any ideas in the RDU area, let me know!

7. I feel so incredibly loved and am excited to begin this journey with Brett and involve my friends and family in the process.

Thank you again for all your well-wishes and prayers.  We appreciate them more than you can imagine.

Gorgeous bridesmaids. Three out of 7 of them.