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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Chapter One of the Great Story

Now at last they were 
beginning Chapter One
of the Great Story
no one on earth
has ever read,
which goes on forever:
in which every chapter
is better than the one before.
-C.S. Lewis

 

If you follow my ever-growing Pinterest boards, you've probably guessed my secret: I am getting married.  

I am getting married!

Our story is, as you'd expect, thrilling. Moving. And deeply, deeply beautiful. At least, we think so. Do you know what it is to have found the one God has for you? It is transforming. It is freeing. It leaves you with the profound sense of being utterly loved- not just by the one who's holding your hand, but by the One who's been holding your heart... moving, waiting, loving...

I am getting married!

We are excited to tell our story and share our experience(s). For now, we are planning a fall wedding stuffed with all the lovely people, music, candles and flowers we can pull off. Since I will have six months to plan this wedding, it's going to require every bit of creativity and DIY projects I can manage. Yipes!

For those who've asked, the cabin project is on hold for a year or two- until we can tackle it together- and we've decided to relocate it to a former national wilderness property where we own five acres. He wants to get a goat or two. I want more chickens. We both want to start a family. But for now, we're dreaming of a wedding day, making a home for two, and starting our Great Story.

I am getting married! -Brin

45 comments:

  1. Carissa AnneSat Jul 13, 11:36:00 AM CDT

    I had a feeling this was the case.
    You have pinned some beautiful wedding ideas.
    Congratulations!!!! :-)

    Happily
    Ever
    After

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  2. AnonymousSat Jul 13, 11:58:00 AM CDT

    Consider me, your lovely "niece", your DIY indentured servant.

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  3. LuluSat Jul 13, 01:02:00 PM CDT

    congrats

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  4. RosemarySat Jul 13, 02:43:00 PM CDT

    How exciting! I saw the wedding stuff you pinned :) Congrats! Still looking forward to the cabin redo.

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  5. AnonymousSat Jul 13, 02:59:00 PM CDT

    I was hoping so when I saw your Pinterest boards!! Congratulations!!!! SO happy for you & can't wait to hear your story!!! :)
    Sarah

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  6. Twyla and LindseySat Jul 13, 03:32:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations! Happy news indeed! How exciting! Twyla

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  7. vintage girl at heartSat Jul 13, 06:08:00 PM CDT

    Lovely!!
    So happy for you!!
    Blessings~

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  8. JuneSat Jul 13, 06:52:00 PM CDT

    I am so excited for you!! Have been anxiously awaiting an update from you about the cabin and life, etc..... I am happy for both of you to begin "the Great Story"!

    June

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  9. MarlaSat Jul 13, 08:22:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations and best wishes!
    So happy to hear the good news.
    Looking forward to your wedding posts and someday the finished cabin!

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  10. HollaceSat Jul 13, 08:45:00 PM CDT

    Wonderful news! Great happiness shared with you. I like the way you said "the one holding your hand and the One who's been holding your heart." So happy for you!

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  11. DebiSat Jul 13, 09:17:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations!

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  12. ChristineSat Jul 13, 10:17:00 PM CDT

    What wonderful news, congratulations Brin!

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  13. AnonymousSun Jul 14, 12:59:00 AM CDT

    Just, congratulations. That is wonderful!

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  14. MamaBirdEmmaSun Jul 14, 07:04:00 AM CDT

    Yay!

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  15. VadaSun Jul 14, 01:57:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations, Brin! So nice to hear you sounding so happy! I am glad to see the cabin project is only being put on hold and not being abandoned completely. Best wishes.

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  16. UnknownSun Jul 14, 03:48:00 PM CDT

    I had a feeling!!!! I'm SOOOOOO happy for you, thrilled!!!! Even more excited to see a post! Keep them coming and keep us updated! Congrats!!

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  17. AnonymousSun Jul 14, 05:38:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations! That is truly wonderful!!!

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  18. TimberSun Jul 14, 09:10:00 PM CDT

    Yay!! Don't even know you, but so happy for you - I'm one of the many that went all the way to the beginning of your blog a couple of years ago, and got to know you just a bit through it - wishing you all kinds of great joy and happiness and blessings of our Lord. Congrats!

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  19. AdrienneTue Jul 16, 07:31:00 AM CDT

    I am overjoyed! And thrilled beyond words. I love it when God puts two people together - two that He has hand-chosen. I can't wait to hear more. Now, over to find your Pinterest board. Wishing your very best during these next months. And beyond!
    ~Adrienne~

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  20. Brenda@CoffeeTeaBooksTue Jul 16, 10:32:00 AM CDT

    So happy for you!!!!

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  21. RebeccaTue Jul 16, 02:34:00 PM CDT

    I knew it!! I've spent months being suspicious because yes, I do follow your pinterest boards. So happy for you Brin. I do hope you'll share your planning and happiness with us on your blog. Much love and big kisses... Rebecca

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  22. Kristie @ Comfy CozyTue Jul 16, 05:09:00 PM CDT

    Congrats!!! I knew something was up! I kept checking to see if you put up a new blog post and then I did see the pins. :) So happy for you!!!! Please don't leave us hanging too long.

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  23. BettyTue Jul 16, 06:53:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations to you Brin and your beloved! I am so happy for you!! Such exciting news. God's richest blessings to both of you.

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  24. KacieTue Jul 16, 08:39:00 PM CDT

    So happy - been waiting for you to announce it here ever since you tweeted the pic of your ring! Congrats!!

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  25. TrudyTue Jul 16, 08:50:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations! You inspire us so hopefully you'll blog the great story.

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  26. AnonymousTue Jul 16, 09:08:00 PM CDT

    Hi Brin,
    You're going to have to change the name of your blog and drop the "Messy" to "Married"!
    Congrats!
    Sue

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  27. Patsy from IllinoisWed Jul 17, 08:20:00 AM CDT

    Congratulations and prayers for a long and loving life.

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  28. Patsy from IllinoisWed Jul 17, 08:20:00 AM CDT

    Congratulations and prayers for a long and loving life.

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  29. Leigh AnnWed Jul 17, 11:51:00 AM CDT

    Oh, my gosh....I just checked in as I have periodically to check on the progress of your cabin. Well this was much better news! I am so happy for you. You have waited patiently and God has honored that.
    Thrilled for you beyond measure!

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  30. Leigh AnnWed Jul 17, 11:53:00 AM CDT

    You have waited paitently and God has honored that. He has given you the desires of you heart. I am so thrilled for you and the husband to be.

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  31. SissyWed Jul 17, 07:13:00 PM CDT

    Congrats! I'm so excited for you!

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  32. Gracie G.Thu Jul 18, 08:33:00 AM CDT

    yay, yay, yay!!! I was so sure you were getting married based on your pinterest board activity. :) Congratulations!

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  33. Gracie G.Thu Jul 18, 08:34:00 AM CDT

    So excited for you!

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  34. StickhorsecowgirlsSun Jul 21, 11:43:00 PM CDT

    I had a feeling you were keeping a secret! Congratulations and looking forward to hearing more!

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  35. sherryMon Jul 22, 10:16:00 AM CDT

    i had a feeling that's what is in the works. :) sweet congratulations, dear brin. i pray your are blessed in the planning-preparing-pleasures of such a wonderful happening.

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  36. FeistyTue Jul 23, 09:34:00 AM CDT

    Congratulations! I have been reading you for years and am so happy to hear about this joy in your life. Many blessings on you both. It sounds like you share a great vision for the future!

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  37. JenWed Jul 24, 08:48:00 AM CDT

    Oh my - congratulations!!! I've been checking back here and there wondering how you were. Now THAT is some exciting news! Praise God for the beauty of marriage. Blessings on your journey. We had an outdoor autumn wedding with a horse and carriage, violin music floating on the breeze, pumpkins, hay - perfection. You're going to loooove it!

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  38. JenWed Jul 24, 10:40:00 AM CDT

    Aw!!!I'm so happy and excited for you!!God is so awesome!!

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  39. SueWed Jul 24, 09:32:00 PM CDT

    I just knew it!! So thrilled for you both!!!!! Waiting to read more.....

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  40. LalleeThu Jul 25, 09:39:00 AM CDT

    So very, very, very happy for you, Brin. I know God will entwine His very best of blessings on your marriage!

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  41. RoxThu Jul 25, 07:11:00 PM CDT

    Oh My Goodness!!!
    I am so excited for you... so excited. I have followed you for so long and this is such sweet wonderful news :)
    I am so eager to see what you do with your fabulous taste and DIYness ;)
    Congrats!!
    xo
    Roxanne

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  42. SeawashedTue Jul 30, 06:49:00 PM CDT

    Beautiful wishes for you both. I have followed from the beginning so I know how long the wait has been. I wish I could live in a wilderness

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  43. sister sheriMon Aug 05, 02:01:00 PM CDT

    Beautiful! Congratulations, Brin!

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  44. VeeThu Aug 15, 08:03:00 AM CDT

    So happy to read this news. How wonderful!

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  45. HolleySat Aug 17, 01:42:00 AM CDT

    Great!

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