wow wow wow girls...It's my turn to say goodbye (for now). On Monday I will come back to you all a changed woman, but I leave you also having been changed. This whole process has been such an amazing and eye-opening experience for me, and meeting all of you fabulous women, and exchanging stories, laughs, cries, ideas, and drama has been one of the BIGGEST highlights of this crazy year.
You girls have been through ti all with me...the good, the bad, and the ugly LOL and your support, kindness, and wonderful ideas and input has meant more than you know. I hope I have done, and will try to continue to do, the same for you all.
So, many many thanks to you all. I guess the 11 years I waited was so that WE would all be ready at the same time. I always believe fate has a reason for things...this wonderful group from LIW is MY reason! And to my gurrls...thank God I found you!
I look forward to seeing some of you at the ceremony, and some after and can't wait to come back with pics.
Finally, I wanted to especially thank my Somethingblu. Unfortunately she was able to help me through more than one crisis (but only b/c she had experienced the same) I looked to her for poise and guidance...and always received it. This song reminds me of you...thank you!
Grace by U2
Grace, she takes the blame She covers the shame Removes the stain It could be her name
Grace, it's the name for a girl It's also a thought that changed the world And when she walks on the street You can hear the strings Grace finds goodness in everything
Grace, she's got the walk Not on a ramp or on chalk She's got the time to talk She travels outside of karma She travels outside of karma When she goes to work You can hear her strings Grace finds beauty in everything
Grace, she carries a world on her hips No champagne flute for her lips No twirls or skips between her fingertips She carries a pearl in perfect condition
What once was hurt What once was friction What left a mark No longer stings Because Grace makes beauty Out of ugly things
Grace makes beauty out of ugly things
carlsbride
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Have a wonderful Day! The WM will take great care of you. Have fun and Congratulations!!!!!
SomethingBlu
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Wow Jess, yo no merezco tanto. How did you manage to make me cry so much? Really, so unworthy.
I'm sorry that I was able to identify with almost every single issue you went through (because like you said, I went through it) but I'm honored to have been there for you. I'm humbled by your opinion of me. I'm relieved that it's almost all over for you.
Sunday will be the culmination of your single-hood and the commencement of a happily ever after that you have waited so patiently for. I can tell you that marriage is not perfect and you're not always happy. It's not a fairy tale. But rather a wonderful journey with your best friend. A place where you can be as vulnerable, happy, sad, real as you want and not think twice because your partner knows you better than you know yourself and loves you more than you could ever love you.
Enjoy the bliss that comes with newlywed joy. Enjoy YOUR day. Enjoy and don't let anyone take that away.
My advice, mi querida amiga, is to breathe (simple, I know, but trust me you'll need to remember), smile (always and often!), be as gracious as possible in the face of disappointment and remember that nothing could tarnish the fact that you are marrying Leo. Mishaps are bound to happen, it's how you choose to react once they do occur that determines whether you think back on your day lovingly and wistfully or regretfully. Live to never regret. Nothing is important...only you and Leo. Que se joda todo lo demas!
May God bless you and Leo on Sunday, may He bless your marriage and your family!
I love you and am so happy we got to meet before I left. Will be thinking of you on Sunday!
Wishing you the very best day...a glorious, perfect, happy day!
Can't wait to see pictures!!
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Jess, have a wonderful day! I wish you and your hubby to be all the best.
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Have a BEAUTIFUL day! Congratulations... and have a great time on your honeymoon!
it's not 'goodbye'... it's see you soon!
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Jess, I hope you have a wonderful wedding!!! I can't believe your time is finally here. I wish you and your FH all the best!
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Good Luck Jessica! Enjoy every minute of you special day!!
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Congratulations-have a wonderful day and please come back as quickly as possible to gives words of wisdom to those of us following you next weekend.
Enjoy!
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girl - i wish you the best always - you are such a great person.
i hope you have a wonderful wedding!!
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good luck enjoy every minute of it and dont let any thing bother u ..
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OMG Jess, I can't believe your day is here!!!!!!!!!!!!! I simply cannot wait to see all of your pics, I'm very excited about your vision coming to life!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful day, you're going to be a gorgeous bride, enjoy every moment!!!!!!!!!
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Jess,
I am so very happy for you! I wish you all the best!
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Good luck & early Congrats!!!!
Jessica, you have been an inspiration on these boards...I am so glad I made it back in time to see you get married!!!
Remember to take it all in & enjoy every moment as a bride & most important, you will be marrying your love!!!!
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Have an amazing wedding!!!! Good Luck and congrats!!! Oh and don't forget to enjoy it and have fun!!!
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Good luck and Congrats!!!! Can't wait to hear how it all goes!!!
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Jess... It has been wonderful planning our weddings together. You are definately an icon on this board, and I wish you and Leo only the best of luck. I know this day has long been anticipared for you both, and even though 11 years seems long.. the wait was well worth it because you both will share the wedding of your dreams... i couldn't be any happier for you both
With all the madness going on Sunday.. please dont forget to stop & look around & take everything in. That will be the moment that you will remember forever. Enjoy your day, eat ,& try not to worry about anything that is beyond your control.
11 years has came down to this...
May the love you feel on Sunday last between you two for the rest of your lives.. never forget the look on Leos face when he sees you for the 1st time that day... never forget the way he smelled and never ever EVER forget the butterflies that will flutter in your tummy the minute you step foot inside that church. Jessica... Leo is lucky to have met a girl like you, and is truly blessed to be able to call you his 'wife' May god ever bless you both with happiness, prosperity & good fortune. I hope I can make it to your ceremony on Sun. I will try my hardest to be there, but if I cant, believe me, you will be in my thoughts all day.
Enjoy.. good luck & cheers to a beautiful wedding on Sunday!
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Good luck and HAVE FUN!! It's all about you and your FI!!! Good Luck!
Amy
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Posted by SIBride06
Jess... It has been wonderful planning our weddings together. You are definately an icon on this board, and I wish you and Leo only the best of luck. I know this day has long been anticipared for you both, and even though 11 years seems long.. the wait was well worth it because you both will share the wedding of your dreams... i couldn't be any happier for you both
With all the madness going on Sunday.. please dont forget to stop & look around & take everything in. That will be the moment that you will remember forever. Enjoy your day, eat ,& try not to worry about anything that is beyond your control.
11 years has came down to this...
May the love you feel on Sunday last between you two for the rest of your lives.. never forget the look on Leos face when he sees you for the 1st time that day... never forget the way he smelled and never ever EVER forget the butterflies that will flutter in your tummy the minute you step foot inside that church. Jessica... Leo is lucky to have met a girl like you, and is truly blessed to be able to call you his 'wife' May god ever bless you both with happiness, prosperity & good fortune. I hope I can make it to your ceremony on Sun. I will try my hardest to be there, but if I cant, believe me, you will be in my thoughts all day.
Enjoy.. good luck & cheers to a beautiful wedding on Sunday!
Janie, you just made me , that is very nicely put!!
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Yaaaay!!! May all your dreams be better than you've dreamed!!!
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Wow, Jess It's your time now. Enjoy every single moment. You've gone through so much these past few months but have always kept your humor and your grace. It has been a pleasure knowing you. I wish you nothing but happiness and joy on YOUR DAY!!!!! May God bless the both of you!!!!
OMG!!! YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!!!!
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That was so sweet. Good luck and enjoy your day!!!
