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Gorgeous pictures JLo. Tell Carolyn congrats from me. :)

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I will. :)

Oops. I thought your wedding was less than 2 weeks away. My bad.

Still, 20 days is nothing. It will fly by.

Great pictures JLo. Have fun. :)

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Oops. I thought your wedding was less than 2 weeks away. My bad.

Still, 20 days is nothing. It will fly by.

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I wish it was only 2 weeks away. :D

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Great pictures JLo. Have fun. :)

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Thanks!

Those 20 days will fly by. Before you know it you'll be a Mrs, not a Miss. :)

This is all bringing back memories. R and I were engaged for 18 months before we got married. I remember the stress of planning, the excitement as it came nearer. I remember running around like crazy the day before, picking up the wine, the cake, making sure everything was paid for and set.

If I can give you any advice, it's this. The day of your wedding, just enjoy. If something is forgotten, it's not needed. If something gets broken, laugh about it. If the love of your life pushes cake in your face when you cut the cake, grab him by the back of the head and shove his face right in it. :)

Take lots of pictures, notice every little thing, but most of all, have fun. You only get married the first time once. ;)

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Those 20 days will fly by. Before you know it you'll be a Mrs, not a Miss. :)

This is all bringing back memories. R and I were engaged for 18 months before we got married. I remember the stress of planning, the excitement as it came nearer. I remember running around like crazy the day before, picking up the wine, the cake, making sure everything was paid for and set.

If I can give you any advice, it's this. The day of your wedding, just enjoy. If something is forgotten, it's not needed. If something gets broken, laugh about it. If the love of your life pushes cake in your face when you cut the cake, grab him by the back of the head and shove his face right in it. :)

Take lots of pictures, notice every little thing, but most of all, have fun. You only get married the first time once. ;)

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Good advice. :) There's no way he'll shove cake in my face, though. That's one of the things I love about him - how respectfully he treats me. He'll be all class.

Morning JLo.

How are you this morning?

Fancy going for a run with me,clear the head after the weekend?

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morning JLo.

how are you this morning?

fancy going for a run with me,clear the head after the weekend?

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It's 1:00 am here - I shouldn't even be awake. :( I keep waking up 2-3 times a night.

Hate that.

Try thinking about your day backwards,try and remember the details.

Or if there is something bothering you,write it down,make a plan.

Or get up and so some ironing,really puts you into a frame of mind of... anything but that!

How did caroline's wedding go?

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hate that.

try thinking about your day backwards,try and remember the details.

or if there is something bothering you,write it down,make a plan.

or get up and so some ironing,really puts you into a frame of mind of ...anything but that!

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Ironing? I can't even remember the last time I ironed something.

I usually read or watch a little TV. I'll be up for 1-2 hours before I get sleepy again.

Its my day off today,love a Monday off,although I'm waiting to start tutoring on a Monday,if they ever get back to me!

How's your granddad? Is he looking forward to the wedding?

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its my day off today,love a monday off,although im waiting to start tutoring on a monday,if they ever get back to me!

hows your granddad? is he looking forward to the wedding?

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I visited him a couple of weeks ago and he was the best I've seen him in years. His wife's son and daughter, plus her two young kids, are temporarily living with them. I think maybe he feels needed. He spends a lot of time with the kids. He's also working on the album, as you suggested.

I think he's looking forward to the wedding. He's a little nervous about dancing with me, though. I'll just have to make sure he's had a couple of glasses of champagne first. :D

Sounds like he's a lot better.

Having kids around will certainly keep him on his toes,and sure,don't we all want to feel needed.

Can I ask what song you have picked for your first dance?

Someone Like You - Van Morrison

You probably remember I was having a hard time with the Father/Daughter dance song, which I'm dancing partly with my grandfather and partly my uncle. We decided on First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. It was my uncle's suggestion. He said my parents played it at their wedding for their first song. I'm going with the Leona Lewis version, though.

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how did caroline's wedding go?

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Somehow I missed this - I think I was so thrown by the ironing. :o

It was very beautiful and the reception was fun. Did you see the pics above?

Perfect selection.

Van is irish you know!

The wedding is getting close now.

Is'it amazing how your life can turn around,one minute you think its all over the next your living the dream.

There's always a better day coming,I just wish people could know that when things look so bad.

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Somehow I missed this - I think I was so thrown by the ironing. :o

It was very beautiful and the reception was fun. Did you see the pics above?

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That will tell you now about reading back...

Talk about caught rotten!

You all look so polished and amazing.. ah,if only we could look like that everyday.

Love the hair,a few extensions is the way to go.

We are also playing Moondance. Love that song. Yes, just 19 more days now.


I tried to know that many times, but then the next hit would come. I think I went into protection mode, not wanting to get hurt again. Still, considering everything, I think I stayed pretty optimistic... and I got really lucky.

A bit of luck does not go astray when things are looking rough.

I think its more then being optimistic,its inner strength.

I believe its in everyone,at least for those once in a lifetime when things go terribly wrong,and for most, once in a lifetime is enough to know that it is there.

You did it,you made it.

As bad and horrific as that time was, it is also a beacon of your strength,you should be very proud of yourself.

I appauld you.

Thanks, Red. I wish I had found this site after my parents died. I think a lot of things would have been different. Still, in the end, everything is as it should be. What happened also showed me the strength that John has.

Okay, I'm getting tired, so I'm going to try and get some more sleep. It was really nice talking to you. :)

Have a great day off.