Happily Ever After--and Happy About It!

Ok, so yes, I know. I have fallen back into bad blogging habits! But I promise I have good reason!
The last few months have been pretty much full time wedding mode, and, almost 2 weeks ago on October 16, 2010, I married my best friend. It still seems surreal. And I can call him my best friend, the love of my life, soulmate, etc.....but husband still seems to be a strange title! : )

The wedding was amazing....absolutely so much more than I could ever have imagined---and believe me, I'm one of those girls who had thought about it alot since age 5! It was truly romantic and reverent, and 100% enveloped in the love and support of our wonderful friends and family. It was a night to remember, and I have never felt more blessed. Which got me thinking...

I have learned so much about seasons. Sweet ones, sad ones, tough ones, fun ones....there are all kinds! And sometimes we almost feel guilty, or maybe even afraid, in a season of pure joy. I felt this recently. That feeling of pure joy, knowing I am truly happy inside and out...almost a tangible love for life. And this feeling was almost immediately followed by, what else? Fear. Guilt. Fear of losing what I have been given. Guilt for being so happy when so many people have it rough.

But let me say this, now that I have felt God tell me differently: don't fall into this trap! God knows we will have troubles....He warns us about them! But I believe that nothing pleases Him more (our Creator and the One who loves us most) than seeing us experience these seasons of joy. Not only experience them, but I think it brings Him double the pleasure when we stop to savor them. When we realize that life is a series of fleeting moments, and that we should take time to relish the good ones. And, what pleases Him even more is when we stop to thank Him.

So, if you are in this same boat, take time and enjoy your moment in the sun. Know that God is happy to shower you with blessings....and give Him praise for it! And yes, the seasons change. But in the storms and trials to come, look back on that season of joy and be grateful....and know that another season may be right around the corner!