A perfect wedding

The wedding was everything it's supposed to be. I can't tell you how proud I am of my daughter, Sarah and new son in law Josh. The love between the two of them was overwhelmingly evident. I am so glad I got to witness their marriage. It has been a weekend filled with highs and lows. I gained a son in law, my in laws left for home and my brother and sister in law left for home. So as I said it has been filled with many high and lows. I miss my in laws something fierce and my brother and sister in law too. I didn't get near enough time with my brother and sister in law Phyllis. Today has been a day of sadness and happiness. The words I remember the most from the wedding that let me know my daughter was marrying the man of her dreams was right before the ceremony when I was sure she was going to lose it and she said "I just need to be able to see Josh, if I can just see him, I will be ok" Those words let me know that my daughter knew the same kind of love that I know from Norm and I feel from Norm, somedays I just know I will be ok if I can just see Norm, so my daughter echoed to me what I know is true love. Another unforgettable moment was when I asked Josh if he would walk me to my seat as he went to the front to wait for Sarah, I told him I loved him, and he would be just fine as we walked, and then we both just lost it as he walked me to my seat. I managed to control my sobbing before the ceremony began, only by telling myself I would surely ruin the whole ceremony with my blubbering mess. I learned that day, how dear I am to Josh.

If you get the chance to dance, I hope you'll dance... how many times have you seen that on a sign? Well I have a confession to make, before my daughters wedding, I had never danced, but on her wedding day, I chose to dance... with my husband Norm, with my son in law Josh, with my son Eric, with my son KJ, and with my 8 year old grandson.

I lost the bet as Norm didn't cry. I was sure he would as he proudly walked Sarah down the aisle, but you couldn't have wiped the smile off of his face, showing how proud he was to get the honor to walk her down the aisle.

I know tomorrow is going to be so lonely, no more decorations to make, no more in laws to hang out with, no plans, it's gonna be tough going back to an ordinary day.. but I am so thankful God allowed me to be here to witness and be part of a wonderful day for my daughter and new son in law. I can't remember the last time, I was surounded by so much family. I am blessed.

I am sure there will be many more pictures to follow but here are a couple from the wedding showing obviously Sarah and Josh, and then one of me, Norm, and all 5 of our grandkids, and a picture of me with my brother and sisters. You can click on each one for a larger image.

cancer was gone for the wedding day. I wish there could be a wedding every day.