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[Stephie77]

know it has been a while since I posted but life has just been getting in the way. First off-30 DAYS FROM TODAY I WILL BE MARRIED!! that's right! i can't believe it is here. I am so excited!!

So let's see what's been going on. My grandparents are not doing well. My mother has been there for 2 weeks and I am actually going down next weekend to basically see my grandpa for the last time. I know he is trying to at least make it until my wedding even though he is not coming. He told me last week "stephie girl, i won't be able to make it to your wedding. i am so sorry, i want to be there and was crying" this man is one of the strongest men i know-stormed the beach at normandy, war hero, 13 medals including the distinguished service cross, had his platoon leader on that day blow up on top of him-this man NEVER cries. it broke my heart. i talk to him everyday now and i told him i can't wait until my wedding and he said me too. i took that to mean that he is trying to hold on until after my wedding to pass. it is just so devasting. my grandma is in rehab and working on trying to walk again but she is so sad with everything going on. i am sorry to be so morbid but i am so stressed out. i almost hyperventilated 2 nights ago. my mom is trying to be strong and actually we had a real nice talk last night where she apologizied to me for not being more supportive and now not being home in NY for the last month of my wedding. i was actually shocked. she sais she is happy for me and feels so bad that this is going on. i am an emotional mess.


All this makes you realize when these type of situations happen, that life is short and that you should cherish every moment.


now that i just got all morbid and complained about my problems-sorry about that-i am moving onto some wedding stuff. my MOH is coming to my house this weekend and helping me with favors and labels. we are also going to do some christmas shopping and clothes shopping for disney since she is coming 4 days before my wedding to be there with me! we just sent in our final payment wow a lot of money being spent. along with our tables. i still have to get the MOH gift. i know i am paying for MOH dress and hair and makeup. i think i will also get her some sort of necklace.

I tried to do my mickeyhead fan programs last weekend with a circle cutter and that thing is not easy to use. i am going to try it once more this weekend and if it still is a pain in the a** then I will just do regular programs. I think that is it.

30 DAYS FROM RIGHT NOW I WILL BE DANCING AT MY WEDDING WITH MY HUSBAND!!!!

 

[lpizzuro123]

So sorry to hear about your grandparents. Did you ever consider doing a webcam so they can watch. I know it is more complicated then that but hopefully your grandfather will make it and maybe he can watch - and your grandmother also.

The other thing I saw done on one of the wedding shows was the brides mother was in the hospital and could not make the wedding. The father held his cell phone up during the entire wedding so she could listen. Not the same as being there but it would definately be a wonderful thing.

Linda

 

[Stephie77]

Thanks for the suggestions Linda. That was very sweet. I thought about it but the problem is neither of them have a computer or know how to use one. The phone call idea is actually a possiblity. I am planning on having someone videotape the ceremony and plan on sending them a tape.

 

[lpizzuro123]

I figured the webcam would be too difficult to do but I think the phone thing would be great.

Linda

 

[Chilly]

Ah Stephie sorry you are having so much to deal with in the run up to your wedding, lots of hugs to you

 

[Stephie77]

Thanks claire for the hugs! I'm just trying to stay positive and focus on the happy times ahead.

 

[pghloveswdw512]

I am so sorry to hear that Steph! I hope you can calm down enough to enjoy some of this a little, even with your grandparents in bad health. Just know that they love you and support you, and God will take care of the rest!

On that wedding side note, the countdown is officially on! 29 days!

Just keep swimming!

 

[shippedtosea]

I was just catching up. So so sorry to hear about your grandparents. It is the worst to have something bad happen when you want to be so happy about something else. Hang in there dear.

I can't believe you are so close now! Stay positive <3

 

[Stephie77]

I am so sorry to hear that Steph! I hope you can calm down enough to enjoy some of this a little, even with your grandparents in bad health. Just know that they love you and support you, and God will take care of the rest!

On that wedding side note, the countdown is officially on! 29 days!

Just keep swimming!

Thanks Charlotte. It is hard. I am going down to see them this weekend and i can't wait. can you believe we only have 26 days to go....we will then be honest women!! lol i can't wait already! i forgot what hotel are you staying at? pm if you want. we are at GF honeymoon suite. never stayed in conceirge but df did and he said it is awesome! hope your final planning is coming along with no bumps!!!

 

[Stephie77]

I was just catching up. So so sorry to hear about your grandparents. It is the worst to have something bad happen when you want to be so happy about something else. Hang in there dear.

I can't believe you are so close now! Stay positive <3

Thanks Jennifer. I am trying to be positive I mean it is my wedding and my grandparents keep telling me to enjoy it. i can't believe it is 26 days away! i can't wait!!!

 

[Stephie77]

So my sister just called to tell me she is not coming to my wedding due to the pregnancy. Her doctor told her she should not fly. I am so MAD and hurt and upset. She really believed she would be able to come. I knew in the back of my head from the day she told me while I was at my PS that she would not be able to. I mean who flies at 8 months???? I am mad that she decided to get pregnant when she did. I am sure it is selfish of me so go ahead and say it but she did say she would try in july not june. That one month would have been a big difference. It just hurts that noone in my family has taken this wedding seriously and of course the 2 people who did (my grandparents) are now sick and can't come. I understand about my grandparents and it so devasting that is why I am going down to see them this weekend. But my sister, man she always has to steal my thunder in some way. As she says you never know what happens with these kind of things. she did not think she would get pregnant so soon blah blah blah. So now no grandparents and no sister. it is what it is.

 

[Chilly]

sounds like a good thing to me that she isn't coming, she can't spoil your day now, forget about her and concentrate on your grandparents.

 

[pezaddict231]

Aww Steph, I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this. I agree with Claire though, it may be a blessing in disguise because at least she can't do anything on your wedding day to cause problems or upset you.

I hope you have a good trip to see your grandparents, I'm sure it will really lift their spirits.

 

[Stephie77]

Hi all. It's been a while since I have updated so I figured with 18 days left until our wedding and 14 until we are in disney i would update. It has been a very crazy month. I finished my favors. They are all wrapped and pretty. I finished the wording on the programs, just need to print them and do the place cards which will take less than an hour. For Hanukkah, Tom got me the beauty and the beast rose from Disney couture as a charm to attach to my bouquet! it is so pretty, i LOVE it. We got the best man and reverand their gifts(personalized louieville slugger bats) and my MOH gift(necklace from Swarovski).

I posted a picture which does not do it justice. It is very beautiful. I tried to get a better pic but you get the idea. The stone is clear but picks up accents of colors. It will match the dress perfectly. I am also paying for her hair and makeup to be done.

My final fitting is on Friday. The problem with that is that it is my work's holiday party that afternoon and my fitting that evening, so i can't eat/drink too much!!!

My last day at work is next tuesday and then christmas and then time to leave for disney!!! I can't wait to be in disney already and I really can't wait to marry tom!! It seems like it won't be here fast enough. I started a list of all we need to bring and will start packing next week. I have to pick up my dress and veil the last week before we leave and make sure the bridal salon packs it properly since that sucker is going on the plane with me. It will not be out of my site until we are at the hotel. I think that is it for now.

WOO-HOO IN 18 DAYS I WILL BE A MARRIED WOMAN!!!!

 

[shippedtosea]

yay! congrats! You are SO close! I love the necklace for your MOH. Good luck on your fitting, take pictures if you can. I want to see the charm DF got you if you get a chance, or i'll just wait til I see it in the pictures!

 

[pghloveswdw512]

My last day at work is next tuesday and then christmas and then time to leave for disney!!! I can't wait to be in disney already and I really can't wait to marry tom!! It seems like it won't be here fast enough.

WOO-HOO IN 18 DAYS I WILL BE A MARRIED WOMAN!!!!

17 DAYS!

We are almost there! I'm so glad I decided to get married so soon after Christmas because it means I have a ton of things to do while I'm waiting for the trip to get here. I'll be busy and that keeps the time passing! I'm sure it will be the same for you!

That necklace is stunning. Happy Hannukah!

 

[Chilly]

Don't know about you but i'm finding it hard to concentrate at work now I just want to do wedding stuff.

 

[Stephie77]

lol me too-today I am on a mission for a white dress for my dessert party in case i don't wear my wedding dress. kind of hard in the winter but we will see. just think in less than 2 weeks we will be married and then nothing to do!

 

[Stephie77]

yay! congrats! You are SO close! I love the necklace for your MOH. Good luck on your fitting, take pictures if you can. I want to see the charm DF got you if you get a chance, or i'll just wait til I see it in the pictures!

thanks! yeah i kind of want the necklace myself! lol i will take a picture of the charm when i get home. Disney couture has a ton of stuff-jsut google it. they probably have something little mermaid.

 

[Chilly]

lol me too-today I am on a mission for a white dress for my dessert party in case i don't wear my wedding dress. kind of hard in the winter but we will see. just think in less than 2 weeks we will be married and then nothing to do!

I'll start planning our trip for September 2010 when we get back for our 10 year anniversary.