Fun.

Here are some lovely "blips" from some dear friends that I've gotten in the last week or so. It's so fun for our hearts to hear these kind words!

from my sweet Lauren, who I met through the CSPD Wives Association:
"I know it will be a wonderful day for you~of that we are all certain! I will miss not being there on the most important day of your NEW life with Mike. I'm so happy for you. Your contentment and love for that man shines through in your eyes. Literally right from your soul. Love you, Jen. Blessings all around!"

from dear heart Sarah (who knew both Mike and I in high school, we used to write long letters back and forth in class lamenting about the loves of our life!):
"Hey Love! How are you?!?! The big day is coming soon!!! Just wanted to write you a little note and let you know that I AM THE WORST RSVPer IN THE WORLD! I am leaving for New York on the 6th and come back on the 11th so I won't be here for the wedding. :( Totally bummed about that because THIS is the love story I have been wanting to see play out forever. So happy for you Jenni and I know this is forever. Know that I will be there in spirit and you have my 100% support in your life and in your love for Mike. Can't wait to see pictures!!"

from Mindy, my best friend from college who is coming in from Chicago:
"first off, I just wanted to tell you, you know I wouldn't miss your wedding for anything! I am so happy that you are happy, in love and starting a new chapter in life. I can't wait to meet your new family, husband and see the kiddos! I am so SO SO happy for you doll! Can't wait to see you, watch you become Mrs. Roe and cheer you on into your wonderful new life.
Love you lots."

from Tiff, my friend and coworker from two different jobs!:
"Please know how excited and happy I am for you and Mike. You two make me smile and its so great to see you happy. You deserve it so much!"

from my dear, dear friend Stephanie, who has been a friend to me through sooooooooo much, all through long distance! She is actually related to Mike Unrau and has remained a loyal and tender friend through the tumultuous last year and a half. I love her to pieces. Can't say enough about her angelic heart. Truly, she must be an angel on earth. Love her. :

"I have to say, after reading this, I am sitting here, in tears.....so beautiful, how you wrote what God does with us!
and so TRUE.
It is truely a beautiful thing, when HE is the one who resucues us from the ashes!!
Tears also, over how in love you are and how perfect it all is NOW....thru all the heartbreak and hurt....NOW you can see.....just WOW.

You know, choosing to remain your friend "thru it all" was actually NOT a difficult choice for me. I felt that over the years before it all became clear, that I got to know YOU, the woman's heart within, the you that you probably didn't show to everyone....and I knew in my heart that you were worth keeping as a friend....and yes, I actually have been made to justify my choice to remain your friend....I've also had to say that "I do not think that is entirely true, and please do not go around saying THAT, you do NOT KNOW". uggg. So awful! the gossip is just horrible and sad, and sooo unchristian. So instead, I just pray for them, and just don't say much. I'm very excited for you to open this new chapter of your life, and to find happiness!! I can't even tell you how glad for you I am!

I can't wait to see your wedding pix and see your joy!
Know I'll be praying for you.....and thinking of you as you go forth!

I love you too friend!"

These are just some of those sweet words and friendships. We will share more. But for tonight, well, now morning, I must get my butt to bed as I have an insanely busy but fun weekend ahead of me! Starting tomorrow!