I've been working on printing off some photos from our wedding for the guests at our Asheville reception. Even now, 4 1/2 weeks later, I get tears in my eyes. Everyone told me it would be like a dream and go by so quickly -they were right! It's amazing to see pictures from the day I dreamed of all my life. It really happened and it really was perfect. I want to thank each and every one of you for all the help to make it happen.
The honeymoon was equally as great. Thank God the air conditioner was working again in our Henderson Inn room :)! When we arrived after the reception, it took us some time to unwind, eat, and cool off. We stood out on the balcony for a bit and talked through our thoughts and feelings about the day. We didn't want to miss a thing or rush through the evening after the hectic - but really fun - reception. Amelia Island was amazing, and I recommend that everyone take a vacation there. Our time in Charleston was packed with moments that we will remember forever.
Can I tell you how amazing my husband is and how much I LOVE being married to him?! Seriously, no one told me how great it would be! Not only are we still soaking up the fact that we get to see one another on a regular basis (no more long-distance! Yea!), we learn more about eachother every day. I've never been so happy and content in my whole life. Yes, I miss family and friends, but at this unique time in our relationship, I am focusing on learning to love Patrick and becoming a family with him. I am a little more emotional than usual lately, crying at the thought of how blessed I feel. God has given me this gift, this amazing man who loves me back, and I am so grateful! He is everything I desired and more than I expected. I've realized that as a single person I really had no concept of what it's like to belong to someone and know that someone belongs to me. I had no way of knowing what it really meant to "be one" with another human being. It's comforting, safe, exciting, and adventurous.
We are looking forward to Deep Creek and are sad that not everyone will make it. Boo!
