| Friday, June 22, 2007 |
| Gettin' Hitched. |
T - 18 hours... ish.
So guys... tomorrow is the big day.
Today there were LOTS of tears - lots of stress, frustration, etc... but some really beautiful moments too... sitting in the empty church after all the decorating was done with the one and only Tim Baerwald makes it ALL worth it.
I am getting married soon. Booyeah
Thanks and the next time you see me I will be Erica Elizabeth Baerwald... not Barewald... but Baerwald. Peace yo. |
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| Thursday, June 14, 2007 |
| Svelte vs. Curvaceous |
OK... so this might be a bit of a 'risque' topic to put up here... but, this is a topic that has been coming up more and more in my last couple of weeks.
I have a rather important wedding dress to fit into in just a few short days (9 to be exact... 8 in 1 hour and 14 minutes)... and with this fact comes another, a realization one might say, of all of the faults my body has. I am not thin. Shocking to you? HA. I have a "booty" you might say... and I, probably more than you would assume, am COMPLETELY aware that it is always right there behind me, following me, lurking, waiting to jump out and take a big 'ole bite out of that Big Mac I reallllly want to eat...
Right alongside that suspiciously lurking subject is my brain... the part of me that reassures me I am beautiful, the part of me that tells me to be wise about my food choices, but not obsess. Would I like to lose 30-40 pounds...???? UH - Is Timothy Baerwald incredibly hot??? OF COURSE... but will I obsess over it and worry that I am disgusting? Ugly? Not worthy of someone thinking I AM SEXY? Absolutely NOT.
We as women need to stop worrying about the labels this world would put on us. Why does it make me feel bad when I have to skip the size 8's, 10's... and occasionally the 12's??? I am made this way. My Creator deemed me OK to be graced with a CURVACEOUS figure. I am not a sporty shape, I am not a model shape, I am not any shape other than the one he gave me!
And so. This said: I will rejoice when I eat something with gorgeous flavours that combine to give me a unique and delicious culinary experience, I will eat that burger if I want it, and I will NOT worry that everything I put into my mouth will somehow make me FAT (What an ugly, ugly word anyway!)!!!
I have a most wonderful guy by my side, who loves me as I am (and perhaps moreso because of my 'booty'... :) )... but even if I didn't, and even though I do: I still have a GOD who created me to be this way... who loves me even if I am svelte or curvaceous... who loves you even if you are svelte or curvaceous!
Let us stop focusing on the negative and instead say: this is who I am. I am sexy, I am loved, I am who I am, I am loved, and most importantly: I am HIS BELOVED.
PERIOD ---> Love yourself today, and recognize that you are not alone!
PS: Here are some synonyms (of the word "curvy": for you to chew on: ample, built, busty, curvaceous, full-bosomed, full-figured, healthy, hearty, lusty, plump, robust, shapely, stacked*, voluptuous, well-made, well-proportioned, well-rounded, winsome...
... sweet! |
| posted by Erica @ 1:45 p.m. |
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| Monday, June 04, 2007 |
| Appleby... |
Okey dokey folks.
So a couple weeks ago (I actually don't remember when; was it just this last Wednesday?)... Tim and I managed to get out to Kid's Club... which was PHENOMENAL for several reasons:
1) I haven't been able to go much, as the only available night for a very long time that we've been able to have 'date night' was Wednesday...
2) Winter kills the outdoor goodness of Appleby...
3) I love these children so much.
We didn't go for very long, but I got in a solid 20 - 30 minutes with the most beautiful children on the face of this planet (well, I know that might be a bit of a broad, overassuming statement... but I figure I'm allowed one or two of those on my blog)...
So last night, Dana showed me the pics that our friend "Francis" emailed her, and I had to have them so I could post to the world the wonderful environment that we live in; and so. In no particular order, here are our children...
Is this guy not THE cutest you've ever seen!??!!?!
This little girl is SO cute & wonderful! Dana also is rather charming as the children flock to her... notice "Morris" - one of our faves! (What am I saying, they are ALL our faves!)
Of course, what would kids club be without our nightly meditation session led by Dana? Hehe...
Rachelle... absolutely phenom with the kids. Dana's new roomie in approximately 19 days, 6 hours and 23 days. Not gonna lie that I've shed a few tears over my loss... but these girls will have heinous fun!
Ah, yes... the source of the photos - "Francis". Here with Dana... are you noticing a theme? It's like I'm obsessed with Dana or something... WHAT?
Rachelle & "Francis"... cue the "Cops" soundtrack now... protectin' our hood...
This face of "Francis'"and mine had my little friend (notice the corner of his head) saying: "HEY! Do that again...!" Grabbing my face and moving in as if he was going to kiss me. Now, I love these children... but I was a bit worried.
Notice the intense look on the little guys face... he is SO funny! I absolutely ADORE this guy!
Lastly, what would a Kids Club night be without a final meditation led by Dana?
Oh man... do I ever need to get out to this more often! I remember to times last summer, when I was hurting pretty bad during a particular rough patch... these kids were Jesus to me. In every way - forgiving, loving, challenging me. It sounds weird to try to explain, but I found myself through the eyes of these kids.
It's interesting to feel and watch myself changing in these last couple months. Knowing how to balance priorities and figure out the way I should divide my time. I know I'm not doing a good enough job of balancing life right now... but I figure I just need to be OK with it. Every person about to get married must (I hope) go through a patch of simply wanting to be with the one they're about to marry. The argument could be said that you're about to spend the rest of your life with them... why now? You know...?
I don't know... the gist of this ramble? I want to spend more time with these children who won my heart so very completely last summer. They are beautiful... they are a very pure and real image of Jesus. |
| posted by Erica @ 8:28 a.m. |
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| Friday, June 01, 2007 |
| RSVP Date! |
Hi everyone... welp. Today is the day - RSVP day.
How exciting! We've been sooooo excited to hear from all the people that are coming so far, and are so excited for the stragglers to also get their RSVP's in. It's gonna be one FUN wedding, that's all I gotta say!
Can't believe we're at 22 days and counting!
Whoooeeee! |
| posted by Erica @ 10:13 a.m. |
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