Kristy!

Woo hoo! Go Becks! Want to write my paper for my Independent Study for me? Just kidding!

Hmmm, I think alcohol will be involved!

Alyssa, I've actually heard that proper etiquette is that you have 3 months to send it out. Honestly, even if I received a thank you 3 months later, I don't think I'd like that.

I am SO with you on that. I hate waiting!

Grrr...Andrea's in Colorado. This is killing the East Coasters! Need to know now!

St. Lucia is not the easiest island to get to and it's usually more expensive than Mexico, DR, and Jamaica. You should talk to TAJennifer on this site. She's a travel agent who specializes in Sandals and St. Lucia. How perfect for you!

Looks great! I can't wait for the rest of the pics!

Oh, she is so precious Ann. So glad you're all home safe and now you have a story you can tell for years to come!

Definitely write the thanks you's as you get the gifts. This way people know that you've received it and they aren't left wondering.

Jacqueline, I knew you were going to have a thread like this today when you mentioned you were going out with old friends the other day. I'm sorry that you feel icky and I don't really have any advice. Just hope that the day goes by quickly!

Oh, so pretty Abbie!

I totally understand what you're going through. I'm moving in a few weeks (and trying to sell my place), obviously am planning a wedding, trying to finish grad school by December, and on top of it all, dealing with two of FI's family members who were recently diagnosed with cancer. It's just too much! Maybe I'll board that plane to sunny wherever with you! Hang in there and just try to prioritize everything. Focus on moving now, then think about the wedding in a few weeks. Taking it all on at once will just make you go crazy.

Wow Morgan, that's a lot of pics! The place looks fabulous. By the way, orange juice is jugo de naranja.

They're adorable!

Congrats Morgan and welcome back! Your pics are simply stunning!

Woo hoo! Welcome Ainsleigh!

Thanks Maura

Hey ladies. I know we're close to the end, but I'm going to have to drop out of this season. There's just entirely too much going on with FI's family right now for me to focus on this. I wish you all happy loses.

cja1976, I live in Orange County, so I'd be game for a group session at the beginning of next year. Weddingchick, are you in Northern Jersey?

Aw, that's sad. Welcome back date twin.

Good luck today Christine. We can't wait to see the pics!

Very nice. You must be really happy with the results...and I'm sure FI will be too!

Thanks girls. You're all so sweet. I'm the big loser crying at work now! Good thing my cubicle is in an out-of-the-way place so no one can see me right now. Your support means so much to me. This is me accepting all of your hugs... I'll keep everyone posted as more information becomes available. And please, keep the happy/supportive thoughts coming. They truly help.

Well yesterday was a long day. I was at the hospital last night until 10:00 with FI and FMIL feeling totally helpless. (For those of you who missed it, FFIL was diagnosed with leukemia yesterday.) Needless to say, we are all emotionally drained. This morning, I wake up and all I can think about is the wedding. I have no clue what is going to happen and I feel like such an awful person that I'm even worrying about it right now. It's just been so tough with FI's cousin getting diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago and now his dad with leukemia. I watched both of my brothers have very smooth engagements and weddings, but now that I'm engaged, everyone's getting sick. I'm just getting so disheartened. I couldn't wait to log on here this morning because you guys are the only ones I can say this to and I know you'll understand. I love my FFIL and I want him to have a speedy recovery with as little amount of pain as possible. I want FI, FMIL, and FSIL to get through this with minimal worry. I also want to be able to concentrate on my wedding and I can't. I guess I just see my dream St. Lucia wedding slipping away and I'm really upset. I know I'm jumping the gun here and everything could turn out fine, but I just have a bad feeling. Thanks for listening. I hope I didn't give the impression that my wedding is more important than FFIL's health because that is so not the case. I just needed to get all that out.

Well, the results came back and they're not good. FFIL has leukemia. This is the second person in FI's family to be diagnosed with cancer this year. My best friend lost her mom to leukemia last year and I know that is in the back of FI's mind. I just wish there was something I could do. They're sending him to Sloane Kettering tomorrow for about a month. Just please, continue to pray for FI's family.