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Oh, I do hope it helps her, to a degree, at least. God will provide and when we''re stubborn *like me,* He''ll keep on making clear what''s right, even when we don''t want to see it.

The good thing is that it wasn''t time wasted. Not at all. I learned to really rely on God during that time, and through the break up *it was a 7 month process, in reality,* I really learned so much about the strength I have in Him.

Which I guess sounds silly for me to be saying now that I have the man I know will love me and cherish me just as the Bible says to, and I know more about the characteristics of Christ simply by seeing Him alive in Paul daily, and here I am grumbling about money. Haha. God''s got it covered. And His time is perfect, even though I fret over things.

Phillipians 4:6-8 is my continual reminder that I need not worry in this life. Geesh, it''s so hard not to. But when I finally stop pushing and pulling and begging and whinning, it comes, just as I had hoped for, but better. I''ve never once had to try to *convince* Paul to love me, or to treat me as I should be treated. It just happened. Once I was out of that previous relationship, I told God I''d let go and let Him lead me where I needed to be. And yay! That''s to Georgia, in a metro area!!!, with the man who couldn''t love me more if he tried.

I will be praying for your daughter, whatever her situation may be. It really is true that we''re not put through more than we can handle. Seems like we''ll fall apart at times, but He''ll supply all we need.

Gosh, I feel it''s Sunday school now. Anyway, just know Paul and I will pray for her. :)
 
You are just a precious girl! I pray that my daughter will gain the spiritual maturity that you have. And thank you for praying for her! She will student teach in the fall. She goes to Appalachian State.
 
Wow was that a FAST wedding. I guess after all this thinking, hoping, dreaming of my day, I was like. Woah, all that planning, and boom! Badabing, you''re married. It was a beautiful service, though.

Diamondseeker, again, thanks for your kind words. Actually, your comments were sort a blessing to me, in that I took the time to remember where I was two years ago compared to where I am now, and to know that God is absolutely at work in this relationship, and well, I won''t lie, I still want to be married (and since engagement comes before that, engaged, which in this society requires a ring), and while I know there have been hold ups here lately, I just bet that if I step back and stop being *on it* all the time, God will make a way, sooner rather than later. So thanks for posting and helping me remember the road I went down when I was bound and determined to have my way, in my time. If only I could remember this stuff *all the time!!*

Speaking of that, maybe I should have remembered that when I just told Paul not even 15 minutes ago that May 26 (my *half* birthday) falls on a Friday, which would mean we could see one another, and it''d sure be a dandy 1/2 birthday present to get to be engaged to him! Hee hee... he just chuckled and said, "yeah, just like any other day of the year, right? Particularly each day *last* week, I''m sure."

How''s your search for your anniversary band coming? What year are you celebrating?

What grade is she looking to teach? A friend of mine has a younger brother who will be attending there next fall. She worries about him *going wild,* which can happen at any university.
 
Our 30th anniversary will be in December! My husband is getting me new rings and I am taking my time in looking for them. My original rings are yellow gold. At first, I talked about a new setting, but we decided to leave them as they are for sentimental reasons and one set can be left to one daughter and the new set to the other.

The older daughter will student teach in 3rd-5th probably. She doesn't have the assignment yet. I teach LD, but work with dyslexic children one-on-one. Interestingly, she is pretty grounded and very motivated to do well in school, so she did not "go wild". But I think that is sort of what happened to her boyfriend. He wanted to have a more active social life than just being tied down to one person. But we are very glad she found this out now rather than later! It is still a little depressing to her to see others get engaged and married, though, since she thought she'd be in that situation in the next year.

At least you can keep peace with the work friend since you made it to her wedding! You are right, though, it can be a LOT of money spent on just a couple of hours. I am glad my daughter is relatively practical and would not want an extravagant wedding!

One more thing. I have been learning patience all my life! I keep thinking, Lord, haven't I learned this well enough yet?!!!
 
Heehee... I loved that last comment, Diamondseeker.

Congratulations on 30 years!
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You have a good while to be thinking of what you want! What are you leaning towards right now? What''s hubby getting for his present, do you know? My parents'' 35th is in July; I''m working on getting them a gift certificate to get pictures done. My mom wanted them *so* badly for their 30th, but my dad sort of sat on it, and well, it never happened. I figure if I hand them a *non-refundable* gift card, he''ll have to do it, and not fuss about it, either!

Paul and I just spent a good bit of time talking, praying, and doing our daily reading (we''re doing the one year Bible; it''s so much easier to be *accountable* when you have a partner. Even though we have doubled *and even tripled* up on days a few times. Anyway, the way it''s set up, you get a piece of the old and new testaments, as well as Psalms and Proverbs. Cool how just at the right time, you''ll read something that will sort of remind you of the peace you have in knowing we can lay everything at the feet of Jesus.

So, me being ever the analytical person got to thinking about *why* the struggle with the car, when it''s not been an issue prior to when Paul started saving up for us to be engaged. And it upset me a little, like, wow, what are we learning here? I''m all for learning, but show me what I need to learn, so I can grasp it, let it sink in, and go on. You know? Anyway, it undoubtably is linked to my need to *let go* and stop worrying, but it makes sense that maybe Paul needed to be home this weekend to have time to really devote to prayer in deciding where he''ll teach next year. I mean, it''ll change both of our lives, where we live, what sort of administration he''ll be working with, what my options will be for work, what the chances will be for us to buy rather than rent a home, etc. So, while I don''t know why things happen, it''s good for me to at least have an idea. And yeah, I''m still really praying that this is something that ends up being nothing more than a mere itty bitty glitch or snare in an otherwise swift move toward us being united.

And, yay! Paul praised me for being so patient and calm and okay with the whole April thing not happening. And, amazingly, I am okay with it and have even sort of gotten excited thinking about times near the end of May that would be fun. Like, if he did do my *half* birthday, well, that falls on Memorial weekend, and what better way to spend an engagement weekend than with an extra day together? Plus, we''d have Monday with his family, too. Since mine is so far away, that''s very reassuring. I love them so much! Good, good people. That''s usually how it works when you get such a good man; good stock, I guess they say. Then again, if May doesn''t happen, well, I''m marrying the man in October (or maybe maybe November) regardless. I''m not one for big weddings, and I prefer the less fancy variety. I''m not fancy, he''s not fancy, so why bother with creating something *we''d* not be happy with? Yeah, I''m just rambling on now, but I feel much better after talking to him, and I am thankful that he''s home, safe, and that his car will be fixed so he''ll be safe in it.
 
Diamondseeker (and anyone else who''s willing to pray), I forgot to add this: my dear friend from work, who has a little grand baby suffering from seizures... well, I got an update at the wedding: she''s had four now, and is only 4 days old. They have run tests, but they''ve been negative so far. They suspect the seizures are due to brain trauma that was incurred during delivery; they used vacuum suction because the delivery wasn''t going well on its own. Anyway, please keep little Kaitlyn in your thoughts. Also, the baby''s grandpa is now on a ventilator, so the whole family needs prayers like crazy.
 
I''m so sorry to hear about the baby and all! I did pray this morning during services for numerous things/people! Well here is another thread invite for you although it is not happy news for me either. I am pretty upset right now and all I want is to be held and well thats impossible! Grrrrr.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/big-upset.44426/
 
Thanks, Ilovesparkles. I''m sure her family appreciates that!

How are you doing this morning? Well, *morning* is past, but I just recently woke up, so I''m a little behind in my day. I hope a good night''s rest found you. That tends to help when I''m super emotional.

Also, do you have another doggie now? I love to curl up with my puppy when I''m down. You can''t be too sad for very long with wet doggie kisses!
 
I rarely watch much TV, but today I''ve been doing laundry for what seems like *forever* and out of boredom and the inability to leave the house, I''ve been flipping through channels. I''ve not seen MTV in ages, but when did they start having shows like *Tiara Girls* and *My Sweet 16* on? I cannot believe the selfish, self-centered persona these people have. It amazes me. I''m sitting watching, and I''m just aghast. These kids totally rule over their parents. Like, one girl is going around dictating to her parents how much they will spend on her birthday party, but then she''s mad they won''t buy her a new car. Um, if her party wasn''t over $20,000 dollars, maybe they would have! Wow. My mom would have slapped me silly, then called my dad in to do the same!

Makes me feel so *old* to watch this. Like I come from the *old school.*

Haha... then her mom is like, "I don''t know why she''s so snotty and demanding. What happened to her?" Gee, I wonder.

Okay, not LIW related, but it just floored me, and I''m nothing if not random from time to time.
 
Hey fisher, its been a very long day! Worked (teach religious school) and we had a music program for the parents and then I gave a presentation and then I was at a rally all afternoon at my state capitol. Very exhausted and have so much work to do tonight to! Can''t decide if I should take a nap and then hit the books or just dive in. Grrarrrr. How has your weekend turned out? Seems like it went really quick? Maybe not for you though since you are missing Paul. But hey only 5 more days now
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Um, the weekend went okay, I suppose. I missed being there, or him being here, but it went okay. And yeah, it''s only a little while until another Friday will be here again. Mostly, I''ve been playing with my puppy, and zoning out with the TV; Lifetime is good for that! Haven''t seen a Liftetime movie in ages! Anyway, we''re talked frequently today, and I had a long chat with my mom, so that was good, too. I''ve been trying to think positive thoughts for his car situation, and other than that, not focus on him not being here. I got through it, and he did, too. *He had extra Xbox time, which he didn''t complain about, at all.*

Hope you''re doing better today!
 
Hi! Good for you and Paul for doing the one year reading! You are right that it helps to have someone do it with you to stay accountable..sort of like exercise! Lol! I need to be more disciplined in both areas!

Neat that your parents will celebrate their 35th! The picture idea is very sweet!

I am so sorry to hear about that little baby. Her family must be worried sick. I''ll certainly pray for her.

We went to see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at Discovery Place in Charlotte this afternoon. It was an interesting exhibit, but there were only a few actual scroll fragments. Still, it was awesome for anyone coming from a Jewish or Christian background to see text from the scriptures written more than 2000 years ago!
 
Well I took a nap and now look at me, right back here
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No I just um had to check in
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His phone call is still two hours away but I think I will be ok for tonight (crossing fingers). I don''t have another dog and I miss my old grumpy pooch so much! Everytime I see a dog I go nuts. The other day I was at the play ground with the kids ( I have nannied for 7 years) and I sat on the grass and petted the sweetest terrier mix the entire time. Speaking of which, those kids keep me grounded too. I love them to death! And well I am pretty much a part of their family too. The oldest (9y/o) girl always tells me how I''m like the big sister she has always wanted.
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And lately I have been saying that the two boys may be the ones that walk me down the aisle and "give me away" if my dad doesn''t (long long story, he is not well). Something I noticed this year, I am only with them once a week right now because of school, but it is on my busiest day. But despite being completely exhausted and having such a long day of classes, and despite it being my work/job, going "home" to those kids on Wednesday night is such a relief. Its like my second home with my second family. And I get paid to spend time there! OK I am completely rambling so I don''t have to write up my presentation
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Imagine that! Tomorrow is just another Monday, ugh.
 
Sounds like you had a relaxing day Fishie. My BF has me running around every weekend for about six weeks currently and we are on week three of that. Sheesh. I wanted to get more stuff graded and taken care of for school, but that was not the case today.
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We had a communion party to attend today, and he took me out to a comedy club last night rather than let me stay home and eat delivery pizza over my papers. I don''t mind seeing him and his family, but I feel like I never catch up!

His family is acting so weird with me. They are all giving me looks and saying things that make me a bit on edge. I was talking to his grandmother and his mother about my summer plans (Masters classes, maybe tutoring, etc.) and how I wanted to try to stay busy, and I got this cryptic, "oh, I think we''ll be keeping you busy" comment in response. Hmmm... I think they know about an upcoming proposal plan of his and are trying to keep quiet. They are driving me nuts! It''s all I can do to stay calm and keep from jumping out my skin, I''m so excited!
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Equ,

Oh that is so precious! It makes me cry to think they''re so excited about it! Wow! Like, "geesh, we can''t wait for you to be part of our family." That''s pure sweetness.

I''m so, so, so happy for you to be entering into this phase of your life. Ack! Soon and very soon, girl. What fun! Dang, I wish I was a goose or Michigander, too! Then all three of us could talk and giggle over plans. Looks like at least the two of you are SUPER close now. yay!
 
Date: 4/30/2006 10:13:51 PM
Author: equestrienne
Sounds like you had a relaxing day Fishie. My BF has me running around every weekend for about six weeks currently and we are on week three of that. Sheesh. I wanted to get more stuff graded and taken care of for school, but that was not the case today.
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We had a communion party to attend today, and he took me out to a comedy club last night rather than let me stay home and eat delivery pizza over my papers. I don''t mind seeing him and his family, but I feel like I never catch up!

His family is acting so weird with me. They are all giving me looks and saying things that make me a bit on edge. I was talking to his grandmother and his mother about my summer plans (Masters classes, maybe tutoring, etc.) and how I wanted to try to stay busy, and I got this cryptic, ''oh, I think we''ll be keeping you busy'' comment in response. Hmmm... I think they know about an upcoming proposal plan of his and are trying to keep quiet. They are driving me nuts! It''s all I can do to stay calm and keep from jumping out my skin, I''m so excited!
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That is so exhilarating! Must be something good in the works! And can I just say you have had me dreaming about horses for the past two nights! I went to horse girlscout camo a few times and ride when I am on vacation but other than that I am a big city girl. But oh do I love them!
 
Fishie and Sparkles - I know, I think it''s incredible how his family has pulled me right in from the start, and they seem to love the thought of having me being made a permanent fixture.
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I think it''s positively adorable that they can''t seem to stay quiet about this pending status change. They are too excited to shut up completely! I think I know approximately when he will pop the question in a few weeks, and the anticipation since January has been unreal. After all this waiting and all the dropped hints, I hope I am still surprised by the actual proposal!
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It means a lot to me that FMIL/FGrandmaIL both want to bring me into the family. Since he was not very close with his dad and his grandpa has passed on, BF''s mother and grandmother (and until her recent passing, his great-grandmother) have been the most important people in his life. I love the way that he treats them like gold. He extends the same treatment to me, but the way that he respects these other women has always been one of the reasons I adore him.
 
Equ,

Yeah, a good family who loves you and is ready and willing to pull you in is *great.* Such an incredible blessing!! I''m sure if Paul''s mom had any clue when he''d do it, she''d be going to pieces wanting to talk about it. hee hee...

And, isn''t it good to see a man respect his parents and family? It speaks *oodles* to their character, loyalty, and the way they''ll likely treat the family he grows with you. I''m glad you have a winner, because you''re sweet as can be. I think we''d be friends in *real life.*
 
Happy May to everyone!

Hope the first day of a new week, and a new month is good and all that fun stuff!

Think positive thoughts for my boy''s car!
 
Hi fisher!!!

I''m thinkingn positive thoughts for the car!!

Happy May to you too!
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Date: 5/1/2006 12:22:43 AM
Author: fisherofmengirly
Equ,

Yeah, a good family who loves you and is ready and willing to pull you in is *great.* Such an incredible blessing!! I''m sure if Paul''s mom had any clue when he''d do it, she''d be going to pieces wanting to talk about it. hee hee...

And, isn''t it good to see a man respect his parents and family? It speaks *oodles* to their character, loyalty, and the way they''ll likely treat the family he grows with you. I''m glad you have a winner, because you''re sweet as can be. I think we''d be friends in *real life.*
I think so too.
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Happy May to you! Good luck to Paul with the car!
 
His car''s better now. He accepted that position he''d been offered, too. He''s in a pretty good mood tonight. Thanks for the good thoughts!
 
EXCELLENT NEWS!
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Date: 5/1/2006 8:48:07 PM
Author: fisherofmengirly
His car''s better now. He accepted that position he''d been offered, too. He''s in a pretty good mood tonight. Thanks for the good thoughts!

Oh yay! I''m glad things are going so well for the two of you
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Happy May Day! If I could I''d give you all a flower
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YAY!!!
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THat is so exciting that he knows where he is going to be working this coming fall! SO is it somewhere both of you will be moving to or is it closer to you? Didn''t you say you were already planning to have the wedding in october or something like that? Oh I am so excited for you and him!
 
Thanks, girls! I''m so happy he''s happy and more relaxed about things now that he''s sure about his school for next year. It''s in a good county, too. The last time I was there, we drove around the area where the school is, and it''s *so* much more like where I''d like to live than this little tiny town where I am now. He even timed it from the school to the mall: 8 minutes, less than 5 miles.
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Not that we''ll live all that close to the school, but still. I thought it was cute.

Sparkles, once we''re engaged, I''ll begin the job search again *I had a few interviews in the fall, but we decided to wait to pursue anything until we were engaged.* Then I will be able to move to *gasp* the same town as him. Exciting.

I''ve done pretty good for the past week *maybe I''m stretching, but at least for 5 days now*, I''d say. Haven''t really asked anything about rings, and that, coupled with him having a position for next year *not that I was worried about that--he''s a great teacher!!* and it''s really relaxed him, and he''s brought it up himself a few times. That is *so* much better to hear than me droning on about stuff. I like it. I just hope I can keep it up.
 
Do any of you ladies have a *J* diamond? I know you all say there''s nothing to the sparkle factor that can be seen in a picture, but I seem to fall for Js more than others. Even though they''re considered "colored."

I am still convinced I won''t get all crazy with this diamond stuff again, though. But still, I''m curious!
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I don''t have one, but here''s a whole thread of people who do: J Color Stones in Platinum. And it''s safe.

Have you seen any in person?
 
Thanks, Blen. Are you back to classes yet?

Um, I don''t think I''ve seen one in person, but I have worried Jamie at WF sick about one that I loved. She said it was very white and sparkly from the top. I guess when I look at pictures, what I like to see is the fragments of color in the cut, and to me, that shows more *in pictures* anyway, in higher colors. I have seen I1s in person, and I hope I don''t get one of those. However, I have a friend at work who has a stone with a black dot down in it, and she loves that it''s there, says it makes it special and unique, and lets her know it''s *real.* At this point, I just want whatever my boy gets me. But like I said, I''ve been doing good at being low-key, for the past little tiny bit.

Have you seen a J in person?
 
Hi Fisher!!!

I just wanted to say I''m very proud of you!!!!
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Seems like you are relaxing and enjoying this a bit more
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Also congrats to you both on his new job!!! How exciting!!

M~
 
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