Weddings are close to the hearts of mothers and fathers watching their son or daughter suddenly change from their child -- who they nurtured, hugged and held close all those years, to a caring and loving spouse. My son suddenly shifted from grown-up child to new husband over the weekend in a small but elegant wedding celebration.As his bride suddenly appeared, walking slowly toward him to become his wife, his eyes glistened with joy and his face filled with love. Tears welled up in previously dry eyes when the groom's mother and the groom's siblings realized their son and baby brother was no longer a baby after all. Cellos, violins and violas serenaded the couple as they suddenly shifted into their new roles. Vows and rings were exchanged. Smiles broadened and the couple was pronounced one. A kiss followed and suddenly there was a new wife in town.
Flutes filled with all things bubbly invited toasts made for a long and happy life together. Canapes displayed on silver trays provided necessary nourishment until the dinner and thousands of pictures were snapped indoors and in gardens. After weeks of planning, the wedding was over far too soon, yet knowing he had found the one who makes him whole, warms his feet at night and provides his necessary hugs is rewarding and something all parents strive to achieve. I have and I am grateful.
While I already was a mother-in-law to the charming husband of Jessica, I have a new role as mother-in-law to my son's beautiful bride. For those keeping score: of three children, two down and one to go.
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It was a great day! But don't get any ideas about that "one to go." :)
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