Friday, October 26, 2012

Update on Life

So it's been over a year since I've blogged--can I just go ahead and say that there is NO WAY I could possibly capture everything that has happened since the last time I posted? 

My reasoning for posting today is to (hopefully-no promises) start a habit of just letting people who want to keep up with me, keep up. I have been so blessed with the outpouring of love and support from so many in the past year with all the heartache that I have experienced. I can't individually contact each person who has helped me in MANY ways, but I can let people know what's going on. 

So, a VERY brief recap: 
On December 8, 2011 my dad passed away very unexpectedly from an aortic dissection and stroke that was caused by complications of it. It rocked our family, and it was the first close death I had ever experienced. 

On March 26, 2012 (today marks 9 months) my mom died even more unexpectedly one morning. My world and my faith was shaken but with some distance in between then and now I can honestly say: 1) God is faithful and 2) I know so many prayers have carried me! 

I miss my parents every day but I choose to honor them with the life I am living! 

On a happier note, a change that I am VERY excited about is that on September 1st of this year Phil proposed! I had no idea it was coming. We had a picnic on Coleman Hill in the gazebo on a beautiful Saturday. He washed my feet and told me that he wanted to serve me for the rest of our lives. It was a precious time. This man has truly been a gift from God in more ways than I can express. He has stood by me through the unthinkable and has loved me at my worst. He has truly been a reflection of God's love and faithfulness to me! 
We are getting married on March 9, 2013 in my hometown. I cannot wait to marry my best friend! Here is our wedding website: 
http://bartuskaandcallaway.ourwedding.com/view/7166821514129262/30928253

*Want to hear something cool? My parents were married on March 10, 1989. And no, I did NOT know that when we chose our date--how cool is that? I am still praying about the right way to honor them on that day, but I know they will be with me.

Random exciting thing about today: I won a sweet cupcake stand in a giveaway! First of all, it's exciting to win something anyway, but I think we may be able to use it in our wedding decorations! Pretty cool. You can see it here (it's decorated with halloween stuff in the picture): 

http://www.cookesfrontier.blogspot.com/2012/10/rustic-cupcake-stand-review-and-giveaway.html

That's about all for today. Phil and I are going to Tallulah Gorge State Park to visit my grandparents this afternoon. It should be beautiful with all the colors changing. Can't wait! 

Much love, 
Becca

 The saying is trustworthy, for:
    If we have died with him, we will also live with him;
    if we endure, we will also reign with him;
    if we deny him, he also will deny us;
    if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
    for he cannot deny himself.
(2 Timothy 2:11-13 ESV)




7 comments:

  1. Becca Boo!! Im so glad that you wrote this and hope that you continue!! xoxox your sissy- AMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. So happy for you, Becca! Still inspired by you.

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    1. Thank you Vic! You have always been so encouraging to me, even since high school! And especially in the ups and downs this year has brought. Thanks for keeping me looking up :)

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  3. How beautiful about your wedding date :-) . Love your heart, Becca. So excited for you.

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  4. Hi Becca! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding...and how precious about your wedding date. :)

    Also wanted you to know you won the jewelry giveaway on my blog (http://www.mrssouthernbride.com/2012/10/jewelry-giveaway.html). Please send me an e-mail!

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