One year ago today, Christopher & Lauren were wed. I've been poring over pictures trying to find a few or maybe one to post in remembrance of a spectacular day. Everything about the day was near perfect, the photos lovely, the bride and groom stunning. While I try to pick a photo, I reflect on moments not caught on film. Images captured only in memories.
The tenderness in Christopher's voice, the morning of his wedding. He asked if someone could hand deliver a card and roses to his soon-to-be bride. As he spoke, his eyes smiled. Did he envision the delight on Lauren's face?
Amidst the laughter and tears, prayers of thanksgiving were uttered. Unspeakable joy of the joining of these two lives radiated from members of both families.
Standing in the back of the church, waiting to walk down the aisle with Christopher, we watched as Christina, Sarabeth & Ethan lit the candles. The wonder on Ethan's face spoke volumes. Nearly losing his composure, Christopher turned towards me. Wiping his eyes he murmured, "Mom, I don't know how I'm going to get through this."
The bittersweetness of a father, as he kisses his little girl one last time, before she gives her heart to another man.
Innumerable, indelible imprints forever etched in my mind, that words cannot begin to express. Suffice it to say, a day marked in heaven as the end of two, the beginning of one.
Happy 1st Anniversary Christopher & Lauren.
4 comments:
Oh Joanne, you've got me all teary eyed, that was beautiful.
Thanks mom, beautiful post! You've got such a great way with words. I remember standing with you watching christina, ethan, and sb, what a great memory :)
ps. October 8th?
Sorry Christopher. Maybe I was still running a fever.
C & L: So far this a good start on a long and happy relationship.
Hope there are some children included in your plans.
We love grandkids.
We send our love and wishes for a good life.
GM & GP Haws
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