WHEN is the wedding??

After my return to Lakeville, the plans were that Vaughan and I would meet on December 13th for an overnight in a bed and breakfast in Fergus Falls (which is approximately 1/2 the distance from Bismarck ND to Lakeville MN. This was planned because he was going to return to Wales to see his mum and dad (Ken and Eira) over Christmas break Dec20 until the New Year. I was not looking forward to doing without our daily phone call and texting, but totally understood that these plans had already been made.

After his weekly phone call from his mum and dad, Vaughan called me to say that his dad felt it might be better to wait to come over to Wales saying

"was it really prudent" to do it now. (In light of the economic situation and our recent engagement). So it has been decided to postpone the trip until the summer.

Two things came of this:

1.Vaughan and I have decided to have a civil wedding ceremony in Wales next July or August so that his folks can be a part of it. (His mum's back would not be able to withstand a transatlantic flight)

2. Vaughan is going to spend a week with me at Christmas :) since he will not have Rhys for this holiday.

To clarify about the marriage. Upon returning to the states,we will then begin planning for a wedding and reception for family and friends to share with us on our first anniversary. :) (This will give me a year to plan)

I have talked to my family (mum,dad,Ali and Kerry) and they are OK with doing things this way. It would be fun to have everyone go, but that isn't really practical either.

WOW how things can change in a week. I am very excited about the thought of going to Wales. I have always wanted to see the UK. I have been an anglophile almost since puberty. It will truly be a dream come true. God once again is giving me the desires of my heart. I am truly blessed.