Mr. and Mrs. at last.
Pat Davids here.
I went to a wedding last Saturday. It wasn’t just any wedding. It was unconventional, and it was the wedding that I have been waiting thirty-five years to attend. My daughter got married.
This is her family. I wish I has some wedding pictures to share, but I haven't gotten my copies yet.
Now, I know some of you are mothers and grandmothers so you will understand when I tell you that I have only been happier than I was Saturday three times in my life. Once when my daughter was born, once when my grandson, Joshua, was born and again when his sister, Shantel, was born.
All brides are beautiful, but even as a writer I can’t begin to describe how radiant my girl looked as she came down the aisle on her daddy’s arm. Even as I’m writing this post I’m getting tears in my eyes just thinking about it.
I’ll bet you think I was the one crying at the ceremony, don’t you?
Nope. I did not. I smiled so much my face hurt, but I didn’t cry.
You know who was crying?
Not the bride.
Not the groom.
Not my husband.
Not my mother.
Not even the groom’s mother.
Nope. I did not. I smiled so much my face hurt, but I didn’t cry.
You know who was crying?
Not the bride.
Not the groom.
Not my husband.
Not my mother.
Not even the groom’s mother.
The one who was crying pure tears of joy was my daughter’s little girl. For Shantel, it was more than a dream come true. It was all her wishes rolled into one.
You see, my Kathy and Tony have been together for ten years. Shantel is nine and that child was happier and more excited than all the rest of us put together when her daddy finally married her mother.
She made a beautiful flower girl. She walked down the aisle proudly with the ring bearer at her side--Duchess, the family dog. Did I mention my daughter and Tony were unconventional?
They are, but they are finally husband and wife in the sight of God and what He has joined together let no man put asunder.
This momma is so happy!
Labels: flower girl, mother of the bride, weddings
12 Comments:
At September 21, 2010 8:07 AM,
Loves 2 Read Romance said…
That is so cute. I am so happy for your daughter and your entire family!
fantum2004@sbcglobal.net
At September 21, 2010 5:22 PM,
Project Journal said…
Congratulations, Pat!! I think that sounds like it was well deserved : )
I'm glad you all finally had your day!
Hannah
At September 21, 2010 6:10 PM,
Julie Hilton Steele said…
Blessings, blessings, Pat, for all of you.
At September 21, 2010 6:19 PM,
Melanie said…
Congratulations to you, your daughter, and her family!
Incidentally, I started reading "The Doctor's Blessing" today, and I'm enjoying it very much.
At September 21, 2010 9:18 PM,
Merrillee said…
What a wonderful blessing for your family.
At September 22, 2010 2:26 PM,
Pat Davids said…
Thanks for the congrats everyone. I'm coming down off my cloud. I've got a book due in a couple of weeks so I must buckle down and get it finished.
At September 22, 2010 2:53 PM,
barbjan10 said…
What a beautiful wedding that must have been. I think including the family dog is very apropo. It's a special day for everyone. I'm so happy for her daughter and the blissful couple. Best wishes for a long and happy family tree.
Sharing God's Love,
Barb Shelton
barbjan10 at tx dot rr dot com
At September 23, 2010 8:17 PM,
Anonymous said…
Congratulations!!!
Karen
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At September 26, 2010 10:10 PM,
Nancye said…
Wow! Good news for sure! Congratulations to the new couple!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
At September 27, 2010 4:29 PM,
k_sunshine1977 said…
congratulations and blessings for you and your family! :)
k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com
At September 30, 2010 11:35 AM,
Emma said…
Congratulations to you, your daughter, and her family!
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At September 30, 2010 11:31 PM,
MarthaE said…
What a nice event! I am happy for you, your daughter and your granddaughter + the guys too! I would have trouble understanding that unconventionality but I am glad it worked for them and has come to this happy point!
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