This day will be full of joy, and moments of sadness. Joy in the total celebration of the day, family and dear friends, gathering to share in a very special moment. The sadness will be the fact that Dale is not here to walk his baby down the isle, to give her away. Emily will be making that journey by herself. It will be hard.
There is a joy in this journey. Watching Emily and Evan growing together, falling more and more in love. There is joy in my heart that I will soon have a new son-in-law, whom I already love so dearly.
Emily and I just had our last mom and daughter cuddle before she went to sleep. We talked, giggled, held hands, held each other. Some tears fell, as she thanked me for putting the wedding together, as we told each other 'I love you'. I didn't want to let go. This day, I will. With great joy and a full heart, I will give her away, the torch will be passed. This day, my baby is getting married.
Beautiful. Amazing. What a complex package of memories, joys, sorrows, hopes,dreams and expectations.
ReplyDeleteBut a blink ago I saw her precious face and bright eyes as she entered our world. Now a bride.
Who but a Sovereign God could have engineered such a perfect union, such a gift as This Day.
O my!
You are in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers have been with you all week and especially today. I am so thankful for this means to share in your life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and honest post, Julia. Reading it made me teary. Congratulations to Emily and Evan! And a big hug to you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies, It was a grand and glorious day. Picture perfect in everyway.
ReplyDeleteJulia,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! May you find many delights and joy's on your new path. What a gift to know your daughter is in such good and loving hands...
Sounds like it might be time for a " small feast" on your prettiest china plate...with a spot of tea! :)
Dandelion Wishes,
Deb
Julia, you touched my heart again, as always. I hope the day was the beginning of a new chapter for you and your daughter. Now you can talk together as fellow homemakers and wives. I enjoyed that with my own daughter. We entered into a new phase together. Hoping and praying for only the best for you and the newlyweds.
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