Well,

It's 3 days away. Wow. Time has certainly flown. I'm hoping that everyone is as excited as we are, and will be as hungry as I normally am! ;)

A couple of last things for the wedding party. Please remember to pick up your tuxedo's early. I'm picking mine up today. Once I had a rental with a hole, and they were able to get me corrected pants by the next day. Ever since then I worry about it. The rehearsal starts at 5pm on Friday at St. Stanislaus. I don't know what I'm doing, so I'm sure we'll all learn a lot. The rehearsal dinner follows. On Saturday, the ceremony starts at 3pm, but if you're coming from Raleigh, you may want to make sure there isn't any construction happening on I-40. Normally it's a 2 hour drive. The wedding reception follows the wedding. There will be food and alcohol provided. The pig is generously being cooked by a long time family friend (Mr. Ernest Puskas), and I'm really looking forward to the combination of southern and Polish food.

We are meeting with Msgr. Wall one last time (for lunch today), before the wedding. I hope I haven't forgotten anything. He's a really nice guy, but for being retired, is certainly busy. If you want a good story, and you get tired of listening to my dad, Darrell or I, then you should talk to him.

I'll be away from electronic communication soon, so if you need to contact me, call (number listed in an earlier post) or email to the home computer.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Anthony

This is another sunset photo.



Just 7 days. Wow has the time flown. Buckle in, 'cause it should be a really fun ride to the finish.

Woooo!

Anthony

Above is one of my favorite photos of John Paul the Great. I hope you enjoy it, also. He was a shepard who always was looking to bring back God's lost sheep. Just for interest, find his homilies while in the Holy Land. I remember reading them years ago (in grad school, and finding them great). And, read then Cardinal Ratzinger's, "At the Window of the Father's House." This was then Cardinal Ratzinger's eulogy homily at John Paul's funeral Mass. It was a powerful homily, and I'm sure you'll love it as much as I.

ONLY 8 DAYS LEFT!

Can you believe it? It's hard for me to get my mind around the fact that in 8 days, we'll be Sacramentally new. Anthony and Jenn, both married. Wow!!!!

If anyone has any advice they'd like to share, please do. You don't have to register, to make them. Just click the comments button, and type away.

Last night, we were making a list of stuff to do. Now it gets down to the small things. But, there is so much to do. Man, I wish I had extra vacation days. And, I hope to remember to pay my bills, and file the taxes, before next week.

Ahhhh, marriage. I was just wondering how on earth we are going to combine 2 living areas (her apartment/my house) into one arrangement. I guess it'll require creative management. :)

Also, thanks to everyone (especially Mom and Dad), who have been helping over the home stretch. It sounds like you guys will need a vacation after the wedding, too! :) Maybe you could find a nice property off of River Rd. to vacation in for a week or two? Eh, Adam? :)

OK, it's time to start the assay in the laboratory. I'll try to post something more wedding related later.

ARAD

Yes, this is a picture of a sunset. It was taken in the country of Finland. I think it's pretty neat. What you see associated is called a sun-pillar. There is a lot of reflectivity associated with the little ice crystals in the air, and those little guys are reflecting the sun's light!

Ok, what does this have to do with a wedding. Well, much like one day must end, for another to begin, and there is no sunset without a sunrise, marriage takes the ending of one stage of life, and starts another life anew! Here, 2 single folks will give up being who they were, for the gift of becoming who they will be.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the picture.

And, please post comments. I see that close to 500 folks have tagged the site, but not too many have posted comments.

There are only 10 days left for you guys to talk Jenn out of it. ;)

Also, look for numerous wedding related updates to be forthcoming.

Have a wonderful day,
ARAD

Ok, here are some photos from this past HEC retreat. My partener was Charles. He loves to laugh, and smile. Charles was a pre-med student around 11 years ago, before being in an auto accident. He loves to be independent, and is a great guy. Charles is the fellow in the bottom photo.

Hello from Day 17. Wow! It was only yesterday, that it was day 18. Man, time flies!

Above is a picture of the ladies who accompanied Jenn on her Hilton Head adventure. Jenn is the pretty lady in the middle, and not the pretty lady on the right. That's Aunt Rosie! I know you may have been a little confused, because my Great Aunt Rosie is still such a pretty young lady!!!! I'm betting Uncle Bruce is still thanking his lucky stars that she "accidentally" dropped her purse at the race track up north.

Thanks to everyone (especially Linda and the SC gang), who made it a super, wonderful weekend. Evidentally there is more to tell, but as Jenn and Kaleigh told me, "What happens in Hilton Head, stays in Hilton Head!!!!!!!!" ;) Also, thanks to all of you who could attend. Jenn loved being around you guys, and really values your friendship. Jenn passed along the story of the balloon hat. ;)

I hope Holy Wednesday finds everyone well. It's only one day until Holy Thursday. I love Holy Thursday Mass. And, I think it is my favorite night of the year, to come home after church, and just sit outside.

Have a wonderful day,
Anthony

Hey guys,

I hope everyone is having a contemplative Holy Week so far.

HEC was great. And, Jenn really enjoyed SC. Thanks to all to helped!

There are only18 days left before we've garnered another Radewicz! Cool! Is everyone getting pumped? I am. Jenn's at her apartment, while I'm cleaning bathrooms, washing dishes, vacuming, and listening to Johnny Cash. Currently, I'm listening to "Daddy Sang Bass." Wow, what a work.

I'm linking the webpage for the Diocese on HEC.

The Bishop of Raleigh presided over the Palm Sunday Mass for HEC this weekend. It was really good. Bryan Hogan gave the bishop a couple of digs, which were funny, but Darrell, myself and Bryan all ducked, in case the ol' shepards crook came a swingin'. :) He actually told Darrell and I, and then the HEC coordinator later, that he's interested in HECing for at least an overnight. Cool! We'd be hanging out with a bishop!

Well, this isn't such a detailed wedding post, but I've enjoyed writing it.

Also, please remember that children are certainly invited. We've had a few questions about this. Being that I, and some of the guys in the wedding party, are still children at heart, we'd certianly enjoy not being the only ones there ;) Who knows, maybe the SpongeBob song will get played. Hmmmmm, what would Jenn think? :)

Also, I'm hoping that everyone has booked, and that everyone coming, has RSVP'd. If not, please email me (anthony2@ctc.net).

Well, I wish you a wonderful night, and a blessed Holy Week.

Anthony