A Change in Me

It's interesting how my mindset has changed and evolved over the last month. In the past, I haven't necessarily been impulsive or self absorbed but I didn't always have a reason to think so much about others. Now, whenever I'm out doing things or learning new domestic skills (like picking rhubarb today) I think about how it will be beneficial to my husband and children. I'm a month closer to beginning my vocation and I have learned so much in this short time. Each skill and new perspective that I gain will be helpful and wonderful not only for myself but more importantly for my family.

Engagement Blessing

After mass this evening, Nathan and I decided to ask Fr. Lariviere to bless our engagement and my ring. We have been meaning to do this, but with both of our busy schedules we kept putting it off. Finally, after being engaged for a month we decided we could not wait any longer. We spoke with Father after mass and he offered to get his Book of Blessings and do a formal engagement blessing.

We stood in front of the statue of the Blessed Mother and I handed my ring to Nathan. Fr. Lariviere blessed it and then Nathan placed the ring back on my finger. It was a beautiful moment and such a wonderful thing to do. After receiving my newly blessed ring, he blessed our engagement.

After leaving the church, I had an amazing feeling. It was so beautiful to know that our engagement had officially been blessed and that our love will continue to grow with God in the center of our lives and that the Blessed Mother will continue to guide us.

July 26, 2008

*Our Lives will become One*
LORD Jesus Christ, we give you thanks for the love we share, and for bringing us together.

TEACH us to prepare for our wedding by an increase of love towards each other, by an increase of generosity to others and by the prayers we make for a long and happy life together.

BLESS all those who are helping us to prepare for our wedding. Keep us good-humoured and joyful as the day draws near.

MARY our Mother and Saint Joseph keep us always in love with each other. Teach us to live as you did and to love Christ with great devotion all the days of our life together.

Sts. Anne and Joachim, pray for us.