Ashley: No Day But Today

KARA..... Sorry it took so long for me to write back - I have been very busy. You sound like you are both truly in love and that is all that matters. When he asks your parents, I believe you should be there with him and let them know that you are both truly in love and are ready for the next big step. Parents seem to believe that since we are so young, we really don't know what love is, but they are wrong. When you are in love, you and only you, know it. They seem to think we don't know how to make our own decisions. Just let your parents know that you are willing to marry him and would love for them to be happy for you. But, if they are not going to give their support, it is not going to prevent you from marrying him. At 18, we are actually considered adults -- why do parents always try stopping us from making adult decisions? We are grown and looking to be happy in life, and if he makes you happy then go for it! Don't let anybody get in your way.

Those that hate are mad because they don't have it as well as you do! I used to wish that I could have skipped the engagement and went straight into 2 years of being married, too. But, you know what? All of that makes you and your love 100 times stronger than when you began. It’s a journey, and you have to be willing to go through its ups and downs. Trust me, in the end, it will all pay off and you will be the happiest girl in the world. Well congrats on your future engagement and write if any more questions. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

CRYSTAL.... Hey, I would say it gets harder when it comes down to 4 weeks left. That is when you have to start running around making sure everything is going to come out perfectly. Don't worry, though -- everything comes together that day and it all works out for the best. Stay strong, hold it together, and you will be the happiest bride the day of your wedding. Congrats, and I hope everything comes out as you planned it.

LISA.... Thanks for the support! I am glad to hear that you are one of the many that has made it as a young married couple. It lets me know that I have hope and that I am not the only one that thinks this is possible -- you are living proof. Thanks again for your support it helps to hear that we have some people on our side.

SHAZMIN..... Hey, Shazmin. I would suggest you expose him to your family as soon as you can. I learned from experience that the sooner you introduce him, the sooner the family will to learn to accept him and realize that you are truly in love. I was once scared to introduce him to my family until I got the guts to do it one day. I realized that was one of the best things that I have done. I mean, yeah, I heard it left and right from my family, but all you can do is ignore them and continue on with your life. You have to realize that you are marrying him, not everybody else. That is their opinion, and you can't change that. What you can do is show them that you are not playing around, and maybe one day they will come to their senses. Good LUCK and you can do it. Just believe in your love because love can conquer everything. Hope to hear from you again!

Sorry everyone, we do not have a myspace right now, but we will be getting one soon. We will keep you updated on our lives and let you know how everything is going. I hope to hear from a lot more people. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Take care!

Here are some inspirational quotes:

Where there is great love, there are always miracles.

Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts.

Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us.

There's only now…There's only here...Give in to love...Or live in fear...No other path...No other way...No day but today...No day but today.

Thx, Ashley