I look up to see Meg’s smiling face. She’s standing next to her father. They are arm in arm. She’s beaming; radiant. The sun hits her hair and it appears that it has been set fire. Roger is smiling ear to ear. In the background I can hear Matthew playing guitar and singing Edelweiss. For just a moment, I’m thrust back in time. I see her as she used to be. Three years old, cuter than a bug’s ear, and struggling to get her hand out of her father’s grip. Tears form in the corners of my eyes. My throat closes as I struggle to hold back tears. This is a happy day. Even with all the little stresses that have come with it.
I see her as our little Cindy Lou Who from Whoville. A girl with a tiny nose. It was so small, her little sunglasses would slide off of her face. She is so much like me, but she isn’t. She’s all woman. Brilliance, beauty, brains, and talent. I couldn’t be more proud of her. She and her father walk past me while Matt plays the song that bonded her to the first man in her life. As they pass me, I fall in line behind them. I look up at her fiance Chris. His eyes are brimming over with love. I’ve never seen anyone look at her like that. He truly does love her with everything he has. He’s a good man. First of all because he loves her. Secondly, because he loves her. Thirdly, because he loves her. That’s all we need to know. It’s all we’ve ever wanted.
I stand back and watch Roger give her away to Chris. He leaves Meg’s side and comes to stand next to me. He whispers, “Today is perfect. This is perfect.” He kisses me. I squeeze his hand, giggle ridiculously, and tell him, “I agree completely.” We hold hands during the ceremony. On a beach in Key West. Just like she wanted. I’m telling you, that girl always gets what she wants. The ceremony was perfect. The company was perfect. We had sand in our toes and the taste of the ocean on our lips. They exchange vows, smiles and rings. I reach for my momma’s hand and squeeze it. I finally knew how she felt the day I got married to Roger Darling. It was letting go, but it wasn’t. It was building a new family. A new life. For our Meg and Chris. For all of us.
Oh bless, sounds like an amazing wedding.
It really was. And I got a vacation out of the deal too. Giggle.
Congrats to growing your family-:)
Thank my dear, so much.
I love your words. You captured the day and emotions perfectly. I know I will be the same way when my babies get married. A lovely place to get married. Congrats to you and family.
Thanks my dear Michele. It was such a beautiful day. I know you will be just like me when your children marry. You will be one proud momma. 😉
How wonderful!
Thanks my dear.
Beautiful! Congratulations!
Thanks my sweet.
Congratulations!!!
Thanks honey.
So glad that the wedding turned out well 🙂 Brought a tear to my eyes. I’ll be smiling for the rest of the day 🙂
Thank you my dear Kip. I appreciate your kind words. It was a wonderful day.
Beautiful, just.. beautiful. Congrats to all of you! x
Thanks sweetheart. I missed you.
Sorry I haven’t been around much, school got me crazy and well… life in general. But I’m back now, not going anywhere :)x
Now that looks absolutely lovely! Was it everything you wanted to experience and did you get nicely toasted?
Matt honey it was pretty damn near perfect. Pretty damn near. And yes, I got toasted. In more ways than one. Har!
Oh yeah, I was implying a metaphor for getting drunk, but I forgot about the suntanning! You probably thought I meant it the other way. Ha! Silly girl 😉
I knew what you meant my dear. And YES I’m very silly. Giggle. I started reading one of your stories.
Ooooh, which one? And… you know, is it okay so far?
Whiskey Delta. And yes, it’s very good. Very, very good.
Oh, why thank you! The sequel is about half done. Just need an editor and maybe I can get it out there, you know?
Yeah. You should be published. You’re really good. I know you’re published. Did you self publish?
Yep, I use a bunch of programs including Kindle, Createspace, Smashwords etc. Just waiting to be uncovered! If that ever happens, I will get mighty annoying real quick, be warned!
Honey if you get uncovered, you are more than welcome to annoy the shit out of me. Giggle, snort!
Are you sure? I’d have money and I totally plan to go a little nuts, and call myself “Rich Uncle Matt”. The upside is people could totally mooch!
I’m positive. And if you want to share money. I’m game!
I forgot to ask about your holiday. How was it???
It was alright. You know the saying, the holidays – and family – are a mixed blessing? Never would want to live life without them, but man can it be stressful accommodating them all sometimes! I’m sure you understand.
I understand completely. I’d say more, but I tend to over share and then my family gets pissed. 😉 Oh honey the stories I could tell you. Giggle.
We’ll talk later 😉
You can email anytime. Shygirl4429@yahoo.com.
Will do!
😉
My son just got married in November. I can’t stop reliving that day. It was beautiful. All I want to do is look at wedding pictures. I have a feeling you can relate. 🙂
I most certainly can relate. I keep looking at the pictures wanting to be back there. Not just for the wedding, but the warmth too. And to be with the folks that went with us. It was such a bonding experience.