March 20, 2006
Anniversary
An e-mail from my mother:
It was 41 years ago I married your father. I was remembering the day and all that happened. Early that morning Grandma Jean got up early and took a long walk with my bridesmaid June. I can see them red faced coming in the door at Mom & Dads. It was cold that morning! There was much excitement. Thinking back Me-Me handled it all very well. She cooked and cleaned the whole week before and I never heard her complain about anything. Jo Ellen helped her decorate the house. They were all worried about the Doctor and his Wife fitting in with the farmers and the small unassuming wedding. It all went well, it was a lovely day, everyone was so happy. Janie cried during the whole ceremony, the front of her green dress was covered with water marks! Your Daddy was so handsome, he took my breath away. The hallway at 329 South St. was filled with gifts!! Bubby teased me all day, I can still see his "wink" when he saw me come down the aisle.
And I can still feel Pa-Pa's big hand on my arm and hand as he walked me down. He patted my hand and smiled at me as if to say "It's okay." I miss so many people.
" For you have a new life. It was not passed on to you from your parents, for the life they gave you will fade away. this one will last forever, for it comes from Christ, God's ever-lasting Message to men." 1 Peter 1:23 TLB
Posted by hannah at 09:15 AM
Wow. Your mother's email made me cry! I love that the day means so much to her even if the marriage didn't ultimately work. The last line of her email breaks my heart; I feel the same way sometimes.
Posted by Joanna on March 20, 2006 01:31 PM
