Over the weekend we had our last premarital class and it has been such a blessing. It's been a great learning experience and we met nine great couples who have been an encouragement to us throughout the class. We have exchanged information with them all and hope to keep in contact with them. Someone might even start to lead a couples bible study/small group with them to build upon those foundations of friendship we formed in the class.
Mark and I had a fun day together on Sunday. Before our last class we got donuts to celebrate completing the seven week course. Then after our last class and church, we went out to lunch to and then went shopping. We had a fun "us day" to unwind from all the busyness we've had going on lately.
My Sundays are going to be more free now since I decided through prayer and God's leading to leave the singing group. It was becoming very stressful to keep up with it amidst my busy work schedule and still find time to have a day of rest while off work. Even though it was hard to give it up, I know it was the right thing to do as my life is constantly changing and evolving right now. Now I can use my Sundays off to honor God by going to church, resting, and spending time with Mark, our families, and friends which will be nice.
So my other great blessing to share with you all is that yesterday at work, I got the job offer for the pharmacy tech-in-training position! And I accepted it! And will be getting a raise later this month! This is such a blessing and huge answer to prayer! It feels so great to finally feel like you are reaching a goal with God's help. When He promises to provide, He really does hold tight to those promises.
Valentine's Day was also a blessing which I haven't gotten to share about on here just yet. I spent the whole day with my fiance and it was a blast. First, we went to Lincoln Square Pancake House and had a V-day brunch which was delicious. Then, we went to my sister's house to wish my youngest niece a happy first birthday. Then, we went back to my house and got all dressed up to go out to dinner. My brother took some nice engagement pictures of us in the backyard before we left.
Our 1st Valentine's Day together Feb. 14, 2013.
Mark & I all dressed up.
The gorgeous ring.
This one is my favorite.
We enjoy laughing together so much.
Next, we went out to dinner at a really fancy seafood restaurant downtown. He surprised with the dinner and with a rose already there waiting for me. After dinner, he surprised me with taking me out for ice cream for dessert at Coldstone Creamery. Then, we went back to his house and watched a movie. All in all it was the best Valentine's Day we both have ever had.
Mark & I at dinner with the lovely rose he gave me.
We have been enjoying getting to know each other and our families better and I look forward to all the blessings that are to come in the future. God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. :-) May your upcoming St. Patrick's Day this Sunday and first day of spring next week be happy and full of hope for the good things to come throughout this year. God bless and keep on dancing with joy for all of God's blessings to come. :-)
