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Mrs. Cable

I almost can't even find more words to say.  I'm officially Meighan Lee Cable (minus the fact that I still haven't been to the social security office or had my drivers license changed).  I'M FINALLY MARRIED TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!! Nothing has topped this Christmas.  

Wedding day was a blur.  I remember waking up and Molly looking at me and whispering, in my face I might add, "You're getting married today!"  And then I went back to sleep.  I don't like mornings.  But I love Mike.  We made it to the church a bit late, as usual, and had pictures done.  I remember Rae taking photos and saying "What do you love most about Mike?" and I just smiled.  I couldn't pick just one thing.  Was it the fact that he is my best friend?  Or how he knows right when I need a new Diet Coke.  Or when I'm cranky he just knows to bring me a Diet Coke no matter what.  "It's everything" I said.  

Before walking down the aisle Jayme stepped next to me and said "You're getting married."  I'm getting married.  This was it.  She gave me a hug and made it to her place in line for the bridesmaids to walk out.  Then the doors shut and Daddy asked me if I was ready.  I smiled and said "yes".  Daniel and Josh opened the doors and I saw Mike's face for the first time on December 21st, 2013.  I watched as his hand covered his mouth and he began to cry.  And I looked at Daddy and we walked.  

Every time our family visits Florida, Daddy and I walk the beach.  From one end to the other, we'll walk and talk about everything.  From Daniel and Momma to school and the future.  But sometimes we don't talk and we just walk and listen to the ocean and look at God's beauty.  Walking with Daddy has always been the most peaceful moments we shared growing up.  This walk was no different.  I held his arm and we walked.  He smiled at me and I held his arm closer.  When we reached the end of the aisle, he took one look at Mike and I and said "you two cut this crying stuff out."  Which made us laugh and cry even more.  He's always had the best sense of humor.

I've never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day standing in front of Mike as we held rings on each others finger listening to his Pap perform the wedding ceremony.  The moments were all so special.  As we lit the unity candle, it was the first moment I got to speak to him all day and we got to stand next to each other as we performed the wedding tradition.  

Since the summer Mike and I began dating, we quickly realized that our love language was touch.  I constantly had to be holding his hand or our arms touch while we stood next to each other.  It was just our way of expressing our love.  During the entire wedding, we were touching.  It was our love language in the moment of celebrating our love.  

Walking out of the church was the most amazing moment.  We got to the narthex and I immediately wrapped my hands around his next and yelled "WOOOO!!!", I might add that the church was pretty quiet after the applause had ended.  Laughter filled and I knew our marriage would be filled with laughter just as these past few years have been.

The reception was a blur.  So many people and so much food.  It was perfect.  I'm so thankful for the people who shared our special day with us.  There were so many people who had touched our lives for so long that shared our day with us.  From Stephanie Howard Bumpus who knew of my huge crush I had on Mike all through high school, to Jessica, Mary Katherine, and Alicia who had seen my life change dramatically during college from ADPi to life without the sisterhood.   I could name so many people who have affected not only my life, but Mike's life as well who I know will be a part of our lives for many many years to come.  

Thank you for celebrating this love that the Lord created for us.  Thank you for sharing in a day that mimicked God's marriage of He and His Church through our marriage union.  We are so happy and so thankful.  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  May this new year be filled with God's love for you and your families!

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oh. my. gosh. oh my gosh. OHMYGOSH!  It's almost a week until wedding day. A WEEK! While I'm thrilled with excitement over the new chapter beginning, my mom is thinking, "A week to get everything done" as her eyes glaze over with thoughts of bows for the pews, bouquets for the bridesmaids, and the alterations still yet to be done on my gown.  The list is never ending.  But I have to say: I am so thankful that she has taken on the majority of this stress for me so that I can enjoy this time, so that I can allow the excitement be happy and enjoyable.  

She took on the stress so I can enjoy.  We hear so often how we need to be like Jesus in our giving, especially this time of year.  In this time of year where giving is so prominent, we often forget the One who gave His all for us.  He took on the pain and suffering FOR us so that we would no longer have to endure such pain.  My mom has always taught me to give; she has been such an amazing example to me.  Thank you for taking on the stress so that I can enjoy this time I have.

When I choose to listen to the actual radio over Pandora radio station in my car, I choose to listen to 88.1 WAY FM in Bowling Green.  I love the encouragement that they give us.  Right now they are raising money to send to local rescue missions to give the homeless meals and Bibles.  While driving this morning, I listened to several stories of children giving this morning.  One little boy gave his $4.00 allowance which sparked the giving of another family to give $4,000.00 in honor of this little boy who gave all that he had.  Another story was of a child who gave $10.00 and his mom was so touched by his giving that she matched it with $100.00.  Before the children gave, the radio station was at 56% of their goal.  After these kids sparked other listeners giving, it moved up to 76% of their goal IN JUST AN HOUR.  

Giving is not always monetary.  In WAY FM's case, it's monetary donations to give meals and Bibles to local homeless shelters.  It can also be giving of your time.  In Radcliff, my dad is in charge of the Shop with a Cop.  Shop with a Cop is a chance for those families in Radcliff who cannot afford to give their children the Christmas they feel they deserve, to spend a morning at Walmart with a Radcliff Police Officer shopping for clothing and toys for Christmas.  I get so touched just writing about it.  I can't tell you how much I look forward to doing this every year.  Not only do the Radcliff Police Officers take time to spend a very very early morning with these families, but so do volunteers.  They spend their Saturday morning to help bless these so deserving kids with a Christmas.  This Saturday is Shop with a Cop at the Radcliff Walmart.  If you're not busy and you want to give of your time to share with these families and the amazing Radcliff Police Department, show up at 7 am and volunteer.  I know your help and caring heart will be more than appreciated.  See the kids face light up when they get to pick out new clothes is just life changing.  "I get to pick it out all by myself?!"  You walk through Walmart holding the hand of a child with men and women of the Radcliff Police Department who truly care about the City of Radcliff.  There is nothing more amazing than seeing people so giving of their time for kids who truly need to see a giving heart.  During Thanksgiving, I heard on WAY FM to give others the chance to be thankful.  This is giving families in Radcliff the chance to be thankful.  I'm so excited for 7am Saturday morning to spend it with my daddy, the Radcliff Police Department, and families in Radcliff.

Give of your heart this Christmas.  

Give of your time.  

Give of your love.  

Whatever you do, 

GIVE. 

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