So I was thinking about eloping. In fact, I've been entertaining the fact since my mom passed away. Seemed like a great way to avoid dealing with her not being there nor being able to help plan. She would have been in her element, and I will miss her greatly. Eloping continued to look even better the more weddings I went to and the more brides and families I saw stressed out. Practically speaking, it's a no brainer. Less stress. Cheaper. What's not to love?

Then I went to a couple weddings last month and God reminded me of the true purpose of a wedding: to glorify Him. How many opportunities does one get in a lifetime to gather around all of her friends and family and point them to the most amazing love that anyone could experience? Probably two--the other being her funeral.

And so I choose to have a wedding. Large or small? Fancy or simple? Traditional or unique? I've got plenty of time to decide. But what I do know is that it will have one purpose--to remind everyone in attendance the real love of my life. The marriage is just a sweet bonus!

Some of you married people out there may be thinking that it's easy for me to say this stuff now, and you're right, it is. That's why I'm glad God's teaching me now while I can still think clearly ;) You have my permission to smack me back into place should I get a little love sick.