One more wedding is just a memory now. But all day yesterday, I kept remembering my own wedding day. There were some pieces that were similar, some were very different. My own mom didn’t join the girls until just before the wedding began. I hung out with our bride and her girls as much as I could and still get things done. I don’t know what my mom did at the reception but I know I was busy, busy, busy. And then the bride and groom jumped into the car and drove away and I remembered our own driving away. It is very different to be the one who stays behind. Today is filled with memories of that little girl, now somebody’s wife. It was a lovely day, filled with memories and rememberings, with joy and sorrow, with laughter and tears. I want to linger on this memoir monday for a long time.
Memoir Monday- weddings
May 11, 2009 by Juliann
Posted in I am also a mom | Tagged memories, wedding plans | 3 Comments
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What a perfect day for a wedding!
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Juliann,
I’m so very happy for you and for this lovely memory of a girl and her mom (both directions). The bride looks lovely and from what you write about her, lovely both inside and out.
Congratulations!
Elizabeth, who is coming back from being gone away
Lovely photo. I hope it was all that you wished.