Without further ado, here is Part 4 of Shannessy's amazing love story!
But let's not forget some backstory:
I had the pleasure of meeting Shannessy, years ago in Southern California while she was still single. To this day, I'm so honored that our paths crossed, if even for a short time. Her romance story stirs excitement and dreams within me. I hope it will do the same for you!
My questions to Shannessy are in bold, while Shannessy's beautifully honest answers are in italics.
1. What are 3 key things to remember for a bride approaching her own wedding day?
1. Take a break about halfway through the planning and get away with your man. No wedding talk, NOTHING. Just be together. BE. Return to why your are marrying this person. Shut off the phone, shut down the computer, and get away ;)
2. Do your best to ‘let go and let God’. His plans for your special day are better than yours. No use fretting when something you want doesn’t work out. It means He has something better. Have a positive friend who will help you see the bright side, remind you of this fact, yet comfort you at the same time in your disappointment.
3. Stay connected with your friends. It is a busy time but don’t seclude yourself too much. Enjoy the excitement of the engagement season as you can’t get it back and it flies by FAST! Others want to celebrate and be excited with you too!
2. What can women do that are in "waiting" for God's best? What are some practical things they
can walk out?
Remember that it’s not in your control. As I mentioned before, I did EVERYTHING I could to ‘make’ God bring me a husband. Fast, pray, drink wine/eat chocolate and cry and get mad… I fully remember the moment when I realized there was NOTHING I could do… standing in front of a mirror on my 35th birthday in 2009… it hit me like a ton of bricks… He gently spoke to my heart… I had to surrender in that moment fully knowing there was NOTHING I could do to bring that husband forth. I knew it in my head, but my heart and will refused to give in to that reality. It made me sad, yet brought me such great peace. And what do you know? A few months later I met Shane…
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Part 5 of Shannessy's love story, which is also the conclusion of her featured love story, along with her special words of encouragement to you readers will be coming soon! Yes, yes, I know. "Soon" may be a bit relative, but I assure it will be coming :)
Love You!
