One week to go

It's one week before the wedding and things are falling into place but who was worried about that? As is usual, having little or no control causes me to see so many of my glaring sins. Yes, sins. Being anxious and worrying are really sins. Here's recommended reading for all who struggle as I have: Respectable Sins- Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges.

Lack of thankfulness is a "respectable sin" so here are things I'm thankful for:

• Nick got sick with nasty cold last week and then Jess wasn't feeling well on Wednesday and I had an on again off again sore throat and we're all feeling better now.
• White Night's a.c. is working fine after check (I love my mechanic) and doesn't need expensive ($95) air cleaner housing, and I figured out how to change the headlight- no thanks to Hayne's manual or owner's manual.
• Tam will do my hair for wedding for only $25.
• Lawn mower problem was fixed (ladies, I recommend going to auto parts store and telling the guy or gal at the counter your problem. All the employees came over and chipped in with their diagnosis of probable cause and $6 later I left with everything needed to fix the issue).
• I found green placemats at Big Lot's for $1 each that I've been wanting to buy to tie my southwestern theme together in the dining room.
• Jess has started taking all the shower and wedding gifts over to her and Jason's new home.
• All the water bugs (big roaches) I've seen around house have been dead. My extermination skills are working.
• I got all the beds weeded and put out mulch in front and planted some peonies and it all is so pleasing to look at.

Ephesians 5:20- ...always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father...