I am so very grateful for these four people. For months, MONTHS, I worried if they could all come. Now, I'm not a worrier by nature. I get concerned, but not worried. This however had me worried. I SOOO wanted them all here. I didn't grow up with grandparents and for my children to have BOTH sets at their wedding, what a treasure!
T's parents moved in May and Bert is living with dementia so the impact of these two things was an unknown. Charmaine is full of spunk and was determined to be at her granddaughter's wedding! Another side-note in their story... Bert doesn't fly. Like ever! So here we were, told they bought tickets to come to Washington and I just kept saying -we shall see if he gets on that plane! Not only did he get on the plane, he did awesome! We could not have had them here if not for T's brother, amazing wife and our nephews. I am so grateful.
My parents came in from Idaho. My dad has had some health issues recently that could have stopped him in his tracks. I held my breath until the last moment and waited. I needed them there. The wedding is on their anniversary, they had to come! I was so very excited when they said they were coming and Mom texted me she had her dress all picked out!
Becca and Brock had an anniversary dance as a part of their reception. It was a great way to honor our parents and the beauty of marriage. The shortest time married left the floor first, all the way to the longest. These four were on the floor the until the end. Dancing their hearts out! My folks celebrating their 56th anniversary that very day and T's folks celebrating 62 years. Bert loved it! What am I saying, we all loved it! And these four.. they enjoy each other! I will always, always remember this moment in my mind. The joy of them dancing with the love of their life and then each other. I am so grateful.
Marriage is a beautiful covenant. One that none of them take lightly. It isn't always easy but so worth the years of love, work, and devotion.
In sickness and in health, 'til death do us part.
Thank you Mom and Dad.
Thank you Bert and Charmaine.
