Here's what I remember....

So, its been almost a year that Erik and I have been engaged. What a crazy, wonderful, whirlwind of a year it has been!! I can't really recall all that has occurred in the past year, but there are these moments.. Moments that I could never forget. I wanted to share a few as many of you have been a very special part of the past year.

Erik is the one. I have these moments of calm with him, my mind becomes still and my heart at peace. Minutes after he proposed as we drove in the car we shared one of these peaceful, quiet moments. Nothing else mattered, Erik is the one.

Seeing the look of relief, joy on my Dad's face. He now could pass along the duty of providing for me and protecting me. My dad's love for me is deep, I can tell by the way he looks at me. My dad's respect for Erik is immense, I can tell by the way he looks at him.

Hearing my brother say "I have a brother now!!"

The warm embraces from Erik's family. I have felt a part of their family for awhile, this made it official!!

The many talks, plans, daydream sessions with my mom, the laughter the joy, the giggling and screaming (out of excitement). From the serious talks about how to be a godly wife to the deep conversations of hair and makeup :)

Asking my girls if they would be in our bridal party. I made sure to ask each one individually, in person. With each one comes a different story.. most with tears and hugs and one with intense laughter.

With so many friends and family members investing so much love, time, and care into our big day, and even more than that so many have invested in Erik and I as a couple. I remember in detail all the time spent with loved ones preparing for the big day. I will not list them all here but I have felt so treasured and loved throughout the past year, what an incredible blessing!!

Its so easy to get caught up in the small details, to worry or stress. I am not going to remember every detail. I will forever remember time spent with the ones I love. Moments in time where nothing else matters, Erik is the one.

Opportunity

In one month I will start my first internship. I have one prayer, that others may see God through me. I pray for my future patients, it is my joy and honor to serve them.

2 Peter 4: 10-11

Each one of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Engagement Pictures--ALL of them :)

Hey Hey

How are you? Bored? Well, Do I have the answer for you!! Browse through our engagement pictures :) We got them awhile ago, but figured no one wanted to see this much of us...but just in case..Here they are :)

Full gallery of images: http://modphotography.com/kellyerik/

Gallery: Erik and Kelly Engagement
Password: October9 (case sensitive)

We LOVE the way they turned out!! Can't thank our photographers Craig and Beka enough!! YOU GUYS ROCK! Check out their website. http://www.modphotography.com/

With Love,

Kel

Are you living a good story??

Hi peeps!!

Currently at church, http://www.ethoscovina.org/, we are discussing story. God's story and our story. I was asked to share my story. It goes like this...

When I am weak, then I am strong. When I tried life my way, depending on my plan, trusting in my own strength. My life was completely hopeless. I was painfully alone and ultimately defeated. In this time of despair, God asked, “Will you trust in me?” “Will you forsake your old life and follow me?” My answer was yes. In my weakness, God’s strength is made perfect. When I surrendered and admitted that I need Him I was no longer alone. I have a newfound hope, not in myself, but in God. In His grace, I have discovered a life full of joy. A life that I am excited for. A life with purpose. A life in community with His people. I have Him to thank for this life. I continue to face challenges, trials, and temptation. However, circumstances no longer define me. I depend on Christ, I depend on His strength. I am defined by Him now. He will forever sustain me. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

No Favorites...

So, I am posting a lot.. Have you noticed?! In times of anxiousness and unrest I continue to seek truth, as I find some of my favorites I just can't help but share them with you :)

Today God is revealing to me that He does not play favorites, He loves unconditionally, He gives all of Himself, if we seek Him... this is the definition of who He is, the great I AM.

I have probably shared this with most of you, it is written on my heart. Hopefully this prayer blesses you the way it has me for many years...

Saint Theresa’s Prayer

May today there be peace within

May you trust God that you are exactly where you need to be

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born in faith

May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you

May you be confident knowing you are a child of God

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love…

It is there for each and every one of us!

--Amen

Luke 23: 39-47

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!"But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."

It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.

The centurion [the Roman soldier "in charge" of the execution], seeing what had happened, praised God and said, "Surely this was a righteous man."

For you, for me

"He died not for men, but for each man. If each man had been the only man made, He would have done no less."
— C.S. Lewis