Hi Everyone,
My son got married this past weekend. Any parent who’s experienced the beautiful chaos of a wedding, knows that I’m just now sliding into home, the adrenaline rush now a trickle. I’ve spent 48 hours feeling every emotion possible. Elation and sadness juxtaposed. Sheer joy co-mingled with tinges of melancholy. I stood with family and friends this weekend, so happy to witness the union of two beautiful young people, yet, a heart a bit heavy, thinking of those that could not be with us. I realize though, it is love that makes all those feelings possible. Abundant love for those folks present and for those folks who have passed. It is the single most powerful emotion we have in our quiver. I couldn’t be happier for my son Benjamin and his new bride Kristina. They make a stunning couple. We are committed to supporting them in their journey as husband and wife. The glitter, the laughter, and excitement of the celebration lingers in small ways. My lipstick stained gown now hangs in the closet by one shoulder strap, my high heels tossed in the corner of the bedroom. My corsage is dangling from the handle of the bathroom cabinet, my husband’s boutonniere, floating in a small juice glass of water. There’s a bridesmaid’s champagne flute with a bit of the bubbly remaining, along with a half eaten strawberry stashed behind Mr. Potato Head on the shelf in the basement near our grandchildren’s play area. Detached sequins that escaped a bridesmaid’s dress sparkle in isolated spots on the carpet, like the glitter I’m still vacuuming up off the couch from Christmas. Such is the aftermath of the bridesmaids hair and make-up marathon. A garbage overflowing with takeout food boxes, beer cans found in the mailbox and behind the front shrubs. Oh those groomsmen! A day to remember, a night to cherish. I will take all of this away with me, remembering this beautiful day and these beautiful kids. I takeaway all the love these moments bring. I give to the newlyweds all my love. I am blessed and I know they are as well!
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