29.06.04

5842

Posted in Uncategorized at 7:36 pm by Sarah

Being part of the special day (no matter how stressful it was) meant alot to me.

My worries over whether the bridal table looked right or that the orchids may wilt, were dissolved at the sight of Alison trembling as she waited those few moments in the foyer before taking the step out into the aisle. That delicate moment was filled with all the emotion of the day. She was beautiful.

So many treasurable moments followed … but in short… it was joyful, ever-so-slightly sad and very special.

25.06.04

High's, Low's and High Tea's

Posted in Uncategorized at 1:24 pm by Sarah

So much to think about…..

I spent an hour on the phone to an old school friend last night. Catching up and exchanging experiences, it makes you look at your life from an entirely different perspective. Still it was nice to connect even though we are in very different places in our lives.

She is the third person I know that is going to Paris within the next week.

The other half of my night was spent trying to comprehend the seriousness and the beauty of the married state (being so far from it myself). The complexity of coping with many different emotions on top of the practically of organising The Day takes it's toll. But in the midst of it all is something that was planned by God from the beginning. And no matter how much we build up The Day, ultimately it is only the First Day.

Personally, I am trying to get back into the swing of things. Looking back I wonder if it ever really happened. But in some small way every day I am reminded that it did.

21.06.04

Pent-Up Energy and Other Things

Posted in Uncategorized at 7:04 pm by Sarah

Well I'm finally back at work and, even though I did NOT appreciate the cold early morning, I'm glad to be back. The guilt ran thick last week as I spent the majority of my 'recovery' time in retail therapy! But I also spent a good chunk of quality time with good friends which was definately the best medicine.

I am, in almost all respects, well. I think this was mainly due to the power of prayer which makes me feel so humble.

I am due for a another stint in the hops-tible in a few weeks which feels so unneccessary even though I know it is. My main worry is that I could die of boredom. Seems so superficial compared to my posts a couple of weeks ago.

The doctors are giving me the gloom and doom version of events to come, but seeing I am doing better than they expected NOW…. I may surprise them once again.

Meanwhile I am ecstatically excited by the events of this week which include a trip to the drive-in to see Harry Potter and a marriage between two of the best people I know.

In other more blah news. Our family dog died. Following on from friends posts… this seems the forum in which to farewell a pet. He was three-legged, hated utes, loved rolling in whatever smelly guck he could find, and most of all he was my sister's best friend. This is a tribute to Scruffy…. :(

10.06.04

I Will Survive

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:55 pm by Sarah

Well…. that's done.

That's my general attitude at the moment I guess. Despite the love and concern behind the questions…. it frustrates me to a point. Do they really want to know the details? My standard answer is …. “I'm fine.” Usually not enough to satisfy the curious or even those genuinely interested, but fairly true.

But despite being insanely bored cooped up in a house in the country… I have found ways of amusing myself. My bright orange scarf (started on Saturday) has been almost completed while watching the full series of 'The Life of Mammals' by David Attenborough (well it's better than watching rubbish), and this morning (on request) I created a colouring-in picture to amuse the kiddies at the local Anglican church this Sunday. And there's always D&M's on MSN.

I can't wait to get back to Sydney….