tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16610920310100402642012-02-16T12:32:18.290-06:00The marry merger between Michael Shane Brockhaus & Wendie Jo WellsLenitynoreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-46526317421884948232009-09-28T23:49:00.003-05:002009-09-29T00:09:59.903-05:00

Making time to intentionally reflect on the four months we've been engaged is going to be tough, but important. Even though we've been "looking forward" to this date in October, we have tried to enjoy the moments as they came. Wedding showers with family and friends, encouragement from other married people we respect, quiet moments of peace together, and the prayers of many a Christian brother

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-777711252714005722009-09-26T01:00:00.001-05:002009-09-26T01:00:41.559-05:00

I think the title is fairly self-explanatory.

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-54994462656581757052009-09-22T13:23:00.003-05:002009-09-22T14:44:23.920-05:00

If you've ever wondered what our home will be like, here's a little taste of what you can expect upon your visit. We won't ask you to get under the coffee table, but do prepare yourself for fun.Michael and Comanche will be my 20th and 21st roommates, respectively. I am looking forward to being Michael's "space invader" in a little over a week. The plan is to stay in his Overland Park apartment

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-63912209687538577042009-09-03T20:32:00.000-05:002009-09-05T20:37:00.670-05:00

Engagement is a liminal, surreal--yet happy--world. People come out of the woodwork to help you with things and to be supportive even when you can't keep your own head on straight. So far it's been lovely and I can't wait for the friends and family stars to align on October 3rd when we start this marriage ball rolling!

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-53256301471262456512009-07-29T11:22:00.004-05:002009-07-29T11:30:10.307-05:00

Families, here are some pictures of the wedding and reception sites for you to reflect on as you think about decorating (click on each photo for a bigger version). The last one is a photo taken when the Commons was still under construction, but it gives you an idea of what the Commons entrance looks like. There's also a small patio in the back that we'll be using--my mom has photos as well, so

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-10470633830313529682009-07-29T10:09:00.007-05:002009-07-29T11:21:43.320-05:00

Good news! I just went over to talk to Tena at NTS's King Conference Center (KCC), and there are still lots of openings the week of the wedding! KCC is a few steps away from the NTS main building (wedding site) and the Commons (reception site), so this is very convenient. And did I mention that ALL 3 buildings have FREE wireless Internet? Yay! Here's the info if anyone's interested:KCC

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-83045378373706335052009-07-27T13:59:00.005-05:002009-07-29T10:40:40.734-05:00

I have to share this fantastic processional video with everybody. Mrs. Tiffany Kaye Sumpter (Maid of Honor at large) sent it to me on Facebook, and said she might be able to make it over to the States from Mongolia if I decided to do something similar. Hee hee...JK Wedding Entrance DanceIt was such a hit (nearly 8.5 million hits now on You Tube) that the whole wedding party was invited to

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-91196525226438099312009-07-27T10:58:00.005-05:002009-07-29T10:40:27.155-05:00

We started registering for stuff yesterday. It was pretty entertaining and we didn't have much trouble finding things we both liked and agreed upon. Dinnerware and cutlery TBA...Michael was actually very helpful and even behaved himself with the scanner! We found that there weren't a whole lot of things that we felt we needed, since we've been living on our own for so long now. But there were

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-74317373566460821252009-07-17T18:13:00.004-05:002009-07-29T10:40:05.772-05:00

We are gradually making progress on the plans for the wedding. It took a while to set a date and get the sites figured out, but as of this week we are prepared to announce:Saturday, October 3, 2009, 2:30 p.m.Nazarene Theological SeminaryJ. B. Chapman Memorial Chapel & NTS CommonsKansas City, Missouri

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-40654275383796432712009-06-24T18:50:00.004-05:002009-07-29T10:39:49.011-05:00

Lots of people are asking questions I don't know how to answer yet, though I usually attempt a response:When's the big day? This weekend, at your mom's house.What are your colors? Orange & black.Where are you going on your honeymoon? Wichita, to see the crazies.Where are you going to live? Yes.Do people normally have these things figured out two weeks after they get engaged? I figured we

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-68604297407252954862009-06-10T18:04:00.002-05:002009-07-29T10:39:25.197-05:00

A Red, Red RoseRobert BurnsO my Luve's like a red, red roseThat’s newly sprung in June:O my Luve's like the melodieThat’s sweetly play'd in tune.As fair art thou, my bonnie lass,So deep in luve am I:And I will luve thee still, my dear,Till a’ the seas gang dry:Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;I will luve thee still, my dear,While the sands o’ life shall run.And

Lenitynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661092031010040264.post-73502087722120341452009-06-09T14:12:00.009-05:002009-07-29T10:38:58.094-05:00

Many of you have been asking to hear the engagement story. No doubt you have been on the edge of your seats for the PAST 8.5 YEARS. Or perhaps, like us, you realized there was a "time for every purpose under heaven". And since there is a "time to gather stones", I did so last weekend!Michael Shane Brockhaus listens to me, such as when I told him that I loved roses because they were both

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