Yesterday was my 47th wedding anniversary--of course, I have been a widow for 18 years--but the day still comes to mind as a milestone.
It was Thanksgiving, and we had the rehearsal dinner at the home of the Powells--serving turkey and all the trimmings to the guests. Sam's mom and sister did the cooking. It was our way of saving money and a time for real celebration with the family.
Our wedding day dawned beautiful. The ceremony took place without a hitch. Rodney did a good job officiating, the singers sang our chosen selections well. The wedding reception was in the Nelson Parlor. Sam and I left in suits (his wedding suit, a charcoal gray which I still have in a closet and I in a pink, melon job) Contrastng it with weddings today, it seems alwfully old-fashioned, but we loved it. And we took off in our blue Chevy to Brownwood for our first night. Then on to San Antonio for the rest of the honeymoon--staying in places like Buck's Courts and Holiday Inn. Maybe that is why I enjoy the Marriot so much now!
Brandon asked me one time why my wedding pictures were in black and white--seems almost another era.
JFK was killed on our first anniversary--doesn't seem that long ago......
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, August 15, 2008
Happy Anniversary
Today is Brandon and Sheryl's tenth wedding anniversary. Thinking about it has surfaced many happy memories:
I remember when I first realized she might be the one--when I saw then together at the old house at Otter Creek one Sunday night.
Getting to know Sheryl and her sweet personality and many gifts--singing, creating, mothering, and being my son's true helpmate who has stood with him through several trying circumstances
Knowing that she truly loves and honors Brandon, as the one I always prayed for as his wife
The day they told me that Maddie was on her way--what joy! And then Ella , and then Sam!! Joy after joy after joy.
Our trip to Maui together when Maddie was two. What other couple would take their mother on a trip to Hawaii????
Watching them parenting my grandchildren in many ways better than I was--ways that often seem almost magical.
And just the fulfilling joy of watching their family together--playing chase, cooking together, laughing, hugging, and worshipping God.
May their days be forever happy, blessed and may their marriage grow stronger every day.
Love, Mom
I remember when I first realized she might be the one--when I saw then together at the old house at Otter Creek one Sunday night.
Getting to know Sheryl and her sweet personality and many gifts--singing, creating, mothering, and being my son's true helpmate who has stood with him through several trying circumstances
Knowing that she truly loves and honors Brandon, as the one I always prayed for as his wife
The day they told me that Maddie was on her way--what joy! And then Ella , and then Sam!! Joy after joy after joy.
Our trip to Maui together when Maddie was two. What other couple would take their mother on a trip to Hawaii????
Watching them parenting my grandchildren in many ways better than I was--ways that often seem almost magical.
And just the fulfilling joy of watching their family together--playing chase, cooking together, laughing, hugging, and worshipping God.
May their days be forever happy, blessed and may their marriage grow stronger every day.
Love, Mom
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