Countdown

We are finally on the final stretch of the wedding countdown! We can not believe it is finally here.  Lance and I arrived in Corner Saturday evening and I had a dinner with my bridesmaids that evening.  Since we have been home, it has been a very busy and eventful trip.  My sweet memaw has been in the hospital once again, and she has been very sick. Sunday morning Lance and I got up to go visit her with mom, but before we left we got one of those dreaded phone calls from her nurse. When the nurse made her rounds first thing Sunday morning, she found memaw unresponsive. We spent the entire day at the hospital, it was a long, hard, and very emotional day.  I would definitely say it has been one of the worst days I have ever experienced, this is how our wedding week began.  Since then, she has started to improve some but we never know what the next second will hold for her. Even in her worst times when we were visiting, she still managed to repeatedly ask about the wedding.  She is such a precious memaw. Lance and I are hoping to visit her tomorrow, and if she is up for it, we are going to take our wedding dvd and play for her. 
Also, we spent ALL day today at the church decorating for the reception, it was very exhausting but everything is coming together beautifully. Mom and I are going to pick up my wedding dress tomorrow, then Lance and I are going shopping  for some final items to take to Jamaica with us! I began packing tonight and was rather impressed with myself... only 3 pairs of shoes :)
It is definitely a time of mixed emotions. Part of me is ecstatic and so excited while the other part is grieving and hurting. I know memaw would just want us to be happy and celebrate this special time together, it is just hard when I see her in so much discomfort. One thing I have been consistently reminded of, though, is what an amazing man I am about to marry. He stands right by my side through every good day and bad. He is more than I could have ever asked for, and I am so lucky to be marrying him. 
I will definitely give a dress update tomorrow :) YAY!! I can't believe it's almost here!