Ok ok...I know I haven't updated this one for quite sometime....I'm sorry sweetheart!!!! All you other folks, I'm not as sorry...hehe...Anyway, Well last night I talked to Rachel after what seemed forever! I know we both shed some tears...I'll tell you what though, I love her more now through it all. I've learned to trust in Jesus more....(Yes I know theres a song that has th same lyrics)But honestly, I love her so much more...I am even more excited to begin our lives "togther" and begin Gods ministry for us! He has so much planned, We are very excited! I'll tell you what, the last two weeks were probably a couple of the hardest I've had to go through...I missed her so stinking much...But the Lord brought both of us closer to Him, which brought us closer to each other...Rach, I love you with all my heart! You are the most wonderful and beautiful woman I have ever set eyes on! I can't wait to see you again! I love you my princess....

Wedding Count Down:

*~\..195 Days../~*

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Mark gets back from The Bahamas on Tuesday!  The Impact Team will be flying back to New York...Staying there for about a week, then they are off to come down here to FL!!  Then finally we'll be able to see eachother...We haven't been together since December 21st, so it will be amazingly sweet to lay eyes on eachother after so long!

sorry this can't be longer...I'm trying to do too many things at once!!  Hopefully mark will get his tail on here and update soon . . . :)  I would say it's definitely his turn!! haha...

Love always,

Rachel

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Wedding Count Down:
*~206 Days~*

Hello everyone!  I am sorry it has been so long since this has been updated...The agreement was to take turns updating, but, as you can imagine with his schedule, Mark hasn't had time to update!  So, sorry if you're disappointed but you get me again! :) 

I can't believe how quickly time is going by (although, I must admit sometimes it does seem to go by rather slowly) - We've been "together" for over 6 months now, and have been engaged for 2 months.  As you can see above, a little under 7 months until we get married!  How exciting!

Wedding plans are slow at the moment, but they will pick up soon enough!  I obviously can't post my wedding dress, but I am thinking about posting the flower girl and bridesmaid dresses I have picked out...maybe later!  The colors for our wedding are Light Pink & Black...

Please be in prayer for Mark as he is in Bermuda this week, and Bahamas next week on a missions trip with the Impact Team! 

After that... they will be in NY for one more week, then they travel down here to FL!!  Finally we can see eachother...Last time I got to see him was December 21st... :( 

I suppose I should write about "Jesus, Behold The Man"...It's a Broadway type Production that Word Of Life puts on in our performing arts center down here in FL...It's amazing!!  Mark and I both have parts in the program!  So, we'll be pretty busy-  Him building sets and other impact duties, and both of us rehearsals, singing....etc...Mark is Satan & Pilate- I have been cast as Mary Of Bethany!  We are both so excited to be able to serve God together in this way. 

Our summer plans:
Mark will be working on the Word Of Life Island in Schroon Lake, NY while I will be going home for the summer to spend time with friends and family, work, finish planning our wedding, etc...Going to be hard not being together, but God is sovereign and we know that He has a perfect plan!

A verse I want to share before I say goodbye for now....Ephesians 2:10

"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago."

Please leave us a comment and let us know how you're doing-  We would love to hear from you!
 Thank you...

Love Always,
Rachel

Hey everyone!  I know it's been *forever* since either of us updated.  Life has been wonderful!  We finished out Sights & Sounds, then Mark went home with me for 8 days of our break.  We had a terribly sad parting on the 21st of December, knowing that we won't see eachother until the Impact Team comes down for getting ready for "Jesus Behold The Man" (Passion Play).  Wow, I miss you SO much babe!

Mark is in New York right now, where he will be for about 4 weeks, then off to Bermuda/Bahamas for a missions trip (sufferin' for Jesus, as he says..).  After that he is in New York for another week of snow camp, THEN he comes down here!  Finally I'll be able to see him...

Break was really definitely a good time for wedding plans!  We (mom, Mark & I) made a lot of decisions that took a load off of me.  So, yes, plans are going well!  We had 2 sessions with my pastor over break, and we will start premarital counseling with Dr. Scheide when Mark is here for Passion Play.  I'm excited!  I love getting to know Mark more and more as we see eachother in various situations- comfortable and sometimes a tad bit uncomfortable, ya know?  I love you babe!

hmm....what else.....OH!  Coolest thing!  After Mark went home, he sent me a package, and it was supposed to get here Saturday (Christmas Eve) BUT I didn't get it and yes, I was devastated.  So, Sunday afternoon (Christmas Day) I see a car pull in the driveway, and I'm like what in the world?!?!  It was the mail man!!!!  He didn't have any other mail - just MY package from Mark!  How incredible is that?!?!!?  WOW, God is so good. 

Marker (as emma calls him) -  You are amazing!  I can't wait to marry you in August (239 days as of today!), and be your forever love.  Thanks for always putting me first, and being a leader to me. 

To everyone else reading this!  I pray that you had a blessed Christmas, and a Happy New Year!  Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus :)

Love always, Rachel

So Basically I like to get on here and brag about the most wonderful and beautiful woman in the whole world...Hmph...We went to some folks house in the RV park last night, she met the Learys. Wonderful people...I'm really glad we went. Rachel takes things so well, and even if she doesn't want to do something she'll do it if I want to. I really honestly have looked in this world and I have never ever found anyone better than who I have right now. God is so good. Kinda the quiet time this morning hit on it, having patience and waiting on the Lord and His good timing. When we BOTH did that we ended up with each other. Wow...God is the great match maker...Rachel, I love you so much my sweetheart! Hugs and kisses!