Quarantined and Engaged
Hey There!
I know it's been a minute. I’ve wanted to write this blog post for a while, but with COVID 19 and everything else going on in my life, it's been CRAZY!!! Well, yes, you read right… I'm engaged to MY Boo Boo, and I am trying to enjoy the idea of being engaged and planning a wedding during a freaking PANDEMIC. It's saddening that lives are being lost, people are losing their jobs, and crime, abuse, and racial issues are on the rise. During this time, I have been faithfully reading my Bible and praying for our world. Every morning, I use the Church of the Highlands’ One Year Bible App to guide my devotion. If you're interested in following along, here's the link. https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/bible (I suggest for you to jump right in, there's no need to start at day one.) I pray that you and your families are okay during these times, and if you are in need of a prayer request, you may email me at classicklc@classicoverload.com ~ "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)
NOW…. Let's get to the happy news!!! Yes, me and Boo Boo are engaged!!! Yes, I am a WHOLE fiancée! (whatever that means...LOL) Bae proposed on leap year day 2020 in our new home in Madison, Alabama. That Saturday morning, I had a hair appointment. Bae had secretly invited his parents, my mom, and grandmother, and of course, my aunt that introduced us to witness the proposal. He had our families hide their cars in the garage. When I arrived at our house after my hair appointment, I was shocked to see our guests and him dressed in dressy casual attire. He got on one knee and asked me to marry him in front of our loved ones. It was just what I wanted…very intimate and sweet. Here's a pic from that special day.
SO….to be honest. This has been a blessing in disguise for us because we have been in a long-distance relationship. I was living in Birmingham, and he was living in Madison. In August 2019, we decided to build a house in Madison with the intent of getting married. I am an employed teacher in Birmingham, so this entire school year has been challenging for me because I have known early on this was going to be my last year at the school that I have been at for 14 years. In February, our house was complete, and Bae had already moved in, but I was still in Birmingham. When the virus became an increasing threat for the US, I wanted to be with him and my loved ones (my mom, sister, and a majority of my family reside in Huntsville) I will admit I did freak out tremendously at the beginning of COVID 19. I had to turn off the news and mute text message chat groups that were discussing the virus. It was igniting fear in my spirit, and we know God has not given us the spirit of fear. ~ "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7) After rebuking the fear that was disturbing my peace, I started appreciating this time God has given me. I was able to relocate to Madison to be with my fiancé, and I am now closer to my family.
During this time, I have been able to spend quality time with my honey, do house decor projects (you all know that's my FAVORITE thing to do), work in the yard, move all of my stuff into our home, and RELAX. It has been a blessing in disguise. Here is a sneak peek into my quarantined life…
I am aware that so far in 2020, there has been an outburst of devastating news for many people, but we have to continue to have faith and remember we are only here for a short time. This is NOT our forever home. ~ “For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.” (Hebrews 13:14) We must not stress about tomorrow, and each day we should find at least three things we are thankful for, so we can focus on the good. BTW, I am preaching to myself also. I know many have lost their loved ones during this time, and I have also experienced this type of pain. (In 2010, I lost my father unexpectedly, and it still hurts today, but I keep pushing forward because I know that is what he would want from me. ) ~ “After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18)
SO…Hopefully, this blog post encourages you to be grateful during these unprecedented times, get rid of things and people that interrupt your peace, and stay safe and practice social distancing. (Because I want to have my WEDDING…LOL..just kidding... kinda)~ “So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” (Romans 14:19)
Peace and Blessings…What things are you grateful for today? (write them down)
1) I am grateful for peace during a storm. (and if you try to interfere with my peace, I will shut it down with some scriptures…because Baby, Baby, my cut off game is STRONG…LOL.)
2) I am grateful for my family and friends.
3) I am grateful I didn't run out of toilet paper because some of you all went on a toilet paper frenzy. LOL