Car Wreck

Well, they say everyone will have at least one wreck in their life.... so I guess mine is out of the way! CE V here in Monticello is going great. I really can't believe I am already finishing up my 4th week here! I have learned a ton already and learn more each day.

Also this week I went for an interview at Firststep-hamburg. I really enjoyed the setting and meeting all the sweet people there. It is my ideal setting-pediatrics! I look forward to hearing more about this soon! I will update asap!

Now.....for the bad news. Last friday as I was hurrying out to run errands on my lunch break, I was headed north on hwy 425. When going through the stoplight at Ray's I realized (too late) that on oncoming car was getting in the turning lane and never letting up.... Needless to say, despite my best efforts to brake, we collided and the rest is history. It all felt like a bad dream. I don't remember hearing loud noises or the sound of crashing... It was just a slow motion daydream. Upon coming to a stop I tried to put my car in park but it wouldn't go. People looking on were asking me if I was okay and I answered yes after making sure all my major joints were working. I was very shaken and lost as for what to do next. I got out of the car and a witness came to check on me. In what seemed like seconds, police, ambulance, and wreckers were all on the scene and my car was being carried off before I knew it. Thankfully Mrs. Kathy Lyon (fiance's mom) was quickly on the scene and I was able to put my things into her car. After signing paperwork and writing a statement for the police, we were quickly moved from the scene.

Mrs. Kathy rode me around and took me to lunch at a small cafe downtown. My mom arrived not long after we had ordered lunch. Most of lunch I was on the phone with the insurance company filing a claim and answering hundreds of silly questions. After that I rode with my mom to the towing company to clear out the rest of my car. Who knew a clean car could have so much junk in it?! Then I got to take these pictures of my previously healthy, low-mileage, paid-for car. =(

Needless to say, not one of my best days ever. However, I am beyond blessed to come out of it with only minor bruises and scratches. The good Lord in heaven definitely placed his guardian angels around me in that moment. I think we could all use a reminder occasionally of how unpredictable life is, despite our best plan.

Now, nearly a week later, we still haven't heard for sure if my car is totaled. In the meantime I am driving my mom's old camry. Also we are debating buying new vs. used if my car is totaled (looks like it to me) Will update on my next mode (or fixed mode) of transportation when it comes available.

Wedding Season

My time lately is devoted to WEDDINGS, both Leah's and MINE! Oh yeah, I got engaged recently on June 9, 2011. =) So, I can officially start planning...more to come.

For now, the focus is on LEAH! We have now completed 5/6 showers: Center Church, Mt. Olivet, Norton family, lingerie, and "honey-do". The Jacks family shower is coming up in a few weekends. Leah and Dusty have received SO many gifts. It has been so much fun to sit by her side at each shower and write down the gifts as she receives them. I look forward to getting all of these items set up in their home.

Leah with the grandmothers: Nannie, Mamaw, and Bo at the Center Church shower

The table at the Norton family shower

Leah and I after the Norton shower

Mom and I after the Norton shower

Like I said previously, I have been so overwhelmed by the amount of love that has been shown to Leah and Dusty. I didn't get pictures from all the showers, but they were all very pretty and fun, especially the lingerie shower! Brooke and I threw the lingerie shower and it was a Luau theme. We had lots of fun games and a super-cute cake! The handyman shower for Dusty was also very fun. It was a couples shower at Dusty's dad's house. All of the men were very jealous of all the gifts!

Until their house is ready, Leah and Dusty are storing their gifts at Mamaw and Papaw's. They have completely filled a bedroom and still have more to go. They are currently in the process of re-doing the home (before and after pictures to come). They have completed all the painting (inside and out) and are now finishing up the floors.

In the meantime, July 16th, 2011 is getting SO close! I can't believe it is already almost here! I know that everything will turn out beautifully.

Also in the meantime, I am ENGAGED!!!!!! So, yes, I am also planning a wedding for October 29, 2011! I already had many ideas in mind so I can start planning. At this point, I have already booked a photographer (Mrs. Terri Willett), and chosen bridesmaids/groomsmen. I am also very excited that we have already ordered and received the bridesmaids dresses. AND I have already started registering at Dillards and Walmart. Whew! There is so much to do, but I look forward to this fun new chapter of my life! Can't wait to post pictures of Leah's wedding!