A week of mixed emotions

Hey Folks,

With 8 days left until the wedding, I am getting crazy excited!! Things are coming together and we're praying for good weather. The stress levels aren't too high, but the anticipation levels continue to climb! Family is flying in, friends are making road trips, and this is shaping up to be one big celebration of God's work in our lives.

However, in the midst of all the excitement, Carly's grandfather passed away two nights ago. He had been in a nursing home for a while, and in God's grace, He took him home. He was a great man who was said by many to be able to do anything and make a lot of something out of a little of nothing. He raised a daughter (Rhonda, Carly's mom) and a son - Uncle Marty. In the few years I've known Pawpaw, he has been nothing but smiles. His face would like up when Mawmaw, Rhonda, or Carly would speak to him. He knew he was loved, and it was amazing for me to watch such love be shared by three generations. I am a blessed man to get to be a part of a family so full of love for one another. Mawmaw has been prophesying for better than two years now that I would be Carly's husband some day, and sure enough - here we are.

So as we celebrate the start of a new season for Carly and I, we also celebrate the life of Pete Belcher - Pawpaw - a man who could do anything. Thank you all for your love, your prayers, and your support.