Hannah's Wedding
Our Hannah was married last Saturday. It was a beautiful summer day; but very hot. She was the most radiant bride. She was absolutely stunning. Everything about the day-the ceremony, the reception-all of it was as pretty and elegant as she looked. She really wanted to have a candlelit reception and she got one. Once the sun went down and the darkness settled outside the floor-to-ceiling windows in the ballroom, the ambiance was just what she wanted. They were able to exit to a sparkler send-off, just like she wanted.
So many little things took place during this time preparing for Hannah's wedding. Leah was a big help; any time she was asked to do something she willingly did it. She gave Hannah her lingerie shower and went all out. The girls talked and laughed about it for hours, into the wee hours of the morning, after it was over. They all said it was the most fun shower they had ever been to; of course, Moriah hasn't been to that many, but that's ok.
On at least two separate occasions I heard my husband say he did not want Hannah to get married because that meant she would be leaving home. This was HUGE! Their father/daughter dance was so very sweet. I know he was having a hard time holding it together. The send-off did him in, though. He just couldn't keep those tears back any longer. This was more than I could take; I finally let go of the emotions, too.
My sister, Cynthia, and David's mom came up a couple of days early and were able to enjoy some of the pre-wedding day festivities with us. Like going to get manis and pedis, something Cynthia had never done before! My other 2 sisters, Gayle and Connie, along with their husbands, Reggie and Perry, came up for the wedding, also. The older I get the more I have learned to appreciate and love my sisters as people. They truly are precious to me.
It goes without saying that this wedding would not have been what it was without Deborah and her talents and abilities. She is unbelievable. For a pregnant woman, now in her 7th month, she worked relentlessly for these past 6 months on every aspect of this wedding to make sure it was perfect in every way. From the countless hours she spent on printing invitations, envelops, RSVP cards to the numerous shopping trips for decor and such. She was even our florist, buying the flowers and making the beautiful bouquets and all the floral arrangements necessary for a wedding. And then there was trying to find Amelia and Claire matching dresses and shoes! The list goes on and on. She kept us on schedule and handled everything that came up, big or small. Every time I tried to turn into Momzilla, she would "patiently" tell me it would be ok, and if we needed to we could go with Plan B, whatever that was! We will never be able to repay her for the time and energy she put into making this day happen, and happen so beautifully.
Lastly, the emotions. We are all struggling with our emotions with this marriage. Hannah will no longer live under our roof; we are down to 4 of us in this big ol' house now. That will take some getting use to. Hannah is always the calm one, she doesn't argue or initiate confrontation. If there is an argument between 2 of us, she is the one who tries to help everyone look at things from the other person's view. Hannah is beyond kind and loving. She is patient to a fault; not to mention very indecisive and a perfectionist. But that's because she likes everything, and I mean everything, to be just right, as close to perfect as it can humanly get. Hannah and Moriah have been very close as sisters all of their lives (that is, after Hannah finally stopped sitting on baby Moriah and trying to make her go away). Other than myself as her mother, Moriah may have the hardest time with this adjustment in our lives. Rebekah is running close behind Moriah in difficulty handling the change.
It's only been 2 days now, but the emotions and tears are still very close to the surface and threaten to collapse at any time, without prior notice. As long as people aren't asking me how I'm doing, I can keep it together; but the minute someone asks, the potential for a flood is very real. David was fortunate that he was able to return to work and go out of town today to keep himself distracted. But he will have to return home at the end of the week, and there will be no Hannah when he gets here.
I have to stop this post because those tears are at the brink. I do pray Hannah and Connor have a wonderful, happy, godly marriage. I honestly believe Connor has no idea what a treasure he has just taken possession of in his new wife. I only pray he discovers this fact soon and thanks the good Lord for blessing him in such a beautiful way.
So many little things took place during this time preparing for Hannah's wedding. Leah was a big help; any time she was asked to do something she willingly did it. She gave Hannah her lingerie shower and went all out. The girls talked and laughed about it for hours, into the wee hours of the morning, after it was over. They all said it was the most fun shower they had ever been to; of course, Moriah hasn't been to that many, but that's ok.
On at least two separate occasions I heard my husband say he did not want Hannah to get married because that meant she would be leaving home. This was HUGE! Their father/daughter dance was so very sweet. I know he was having a hard time holding it together. The send-off did him in, though. He just couldn't keep those tears back any longer. This was more than I could take; I finally let go of the emotions, too.
My sister, Cynthia, and David's mom came up a couple of days early and were able to enjoy some of the pre-wedding day festivities with us. Like going to get manis and pedis, something Cynthia had never done before! My other 2 sisters, Gayle and Connie, along with their husbands, Reggie and Perry, came up for the wedding, also. The older I get the more I have learned to appreciate and love my sisters as people. They truly are precious to me.
It goes without saying that this wedding would not have been what it was without Deborah and her talents and abilities. She is unbelievable. For a pregnant woman, now in her 7th month, she worked relentlessly for these past 6 months on every aspect of this wedding to make sure it was perfect in every way. From the countless hours she spent on printing invitations, envelops, RSVP cards to the numerous shopping trips for decor and such. She was even our florist, buying the flowers and making the beautiful bouquets and all the floral arrangements necessary for a wedding. And then there was trying to find Amelia and Claire matching dresses and shoes! The list goes on and on. She kept us on schedule and handled everything that came up, big or small. Every time I tried to turn into Momzilla, she would "patiently" tell me it would be ok, and if we needed to we could go with Plan B, whatever that was! We will never be able to repay her for the time and energy she put into making this day happen, and happen so beautifully.
Lastly, the emotions. We are all struggling with our emotions with this marriage. Hannah will no longer live under our roof; we are down to 4 of us in this big ol' house now. That will take some getting use to. Hannah is always the calm one, she doesn't argue or initiate confrontation. If there is an argument between 2 of us, she is the one who tries to help everyone look at things from the other person's view. Hannah is beyond kind and loving. She is patient to a fault; not to mention very indecisive and a perfectionist. But that's because she likes everything, and I mean everything, to be just right, as close to perfect as it can humanly get. Hannah and Moriah have been very close as sisters all of their lives (that is, after Hannah finally stopped sitting on baby Moriah and trying to make her go away). Other than myself as her mother, Moriah may have the hardest time with this adjustment in our lives. Rebekah is running close behind Moriah in difficulty handling the change.
It's only been 2 days now, but the emotions and tears are still very close to the surface and threaten to collapse at any time, without prior notice. As long as people aren't asking me how I'm doing, I can keep it together; but the minute someone asks, the potential for a flood is very real. David was fortunate that he was able to return to work and go out of town today to keep himself distracted. But he will have to return home at the end of the week, and there will be no Hannah when he gets here.
I have to stop this post because those tears are at the brink. I do pray Hannah and Connor have a wonderful, happy, godly marriage. I honestly believe Connor has no idea what a treasure he has just taken possession of in his new wife. I only pray he discovers this fact soon and thanks the good Lord for blessing him in such a beautiful way.
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