Doing Things the Catholic Way

Today I drove down Mill Ave for probably the thousandth time in my life. I have been driving down Mill since I was in high school when it was cool to 'cruise' Mill on the weekend. But today, Mill Ave was different. Today, I was driving down Mill on my way to me and Jason's first marriage prep class with the All Saints Newman Center at ASU! I couldn't help but burst into tears as I was driving. I am so happy it's almost silly how nostalgic I am finding the most mundane things. How many times have I turned onto Mill off of Washington without even thinking? How many times had I sat at the stoplight on 7th and Mill without even blinking an eye? But today? Today I turned on 7th st to go to my first marriage prep meeting!! I was simply elated!

I know that for the most part, Jason is only going through the Catholic Marriage Preparation because he knows how important to me to be married in the Church. With that being said, I think it is a testament to what a great guy he is- that he is willing to endure so much to make me happy.

The meeting lasted nearly two hours. When it was all said and done, though, I think we have a good grasp on everything we are going to have to do to get married in the church. It seems like there are a lot of hoops to jump through, some of them seemingly useless, but I understand the importance of the process and all it entails. I can't express how happy I am Jason is willing to do all this with me. The idea of seeing him at the end of the aisle when I come in through the doors of the Old Church is almost too much for my emotions to handle!

The Newman Center is currently undergoing construction, so the Parish offices have been moved to 7th and Forest. This is the view of the Old Church from the temporary offices:

Here is Jason arriving for the meeting. Love the view of A Mountain in the background!!

We're here! I am actually going through this door to meet a marriage coordinator!! Gahh!!!