Anne and I gave Laura away in holy matrimony this past Saturday. It was a beautiful wedding and reception but was also one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do. Laura looked beautiful (if I don't say so myself) and Stuart looked very handsome. Laura was poised during the wedding, wiping both mine and Stuart's tears away as both of us choked with emotion at one time or another. A wedding ceremony highlight was when Stuart and Laura personally escorted the guests out of the chapel.
We had family and guests from Canada's Prince Edward Island, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Floriday, Washington, New York, and places beyond. About 45 people came to our home Saturday evening after the wedding and shared in a delicious meal prepared by our friends. Many of the same came Sunday evening to continue the celebration. All had fun as we reviewed the wedding video and shared some of the more comical moments of the wedding.
God was present with us during this time. A Jewish couple, friends of Stuart's father, said she enjoyed the wedding so much that she wished she could have another child just so she could have another wedding and include some of the features of this one.
My heart is still tender, knowing that our lives have changed. But I am incredibly grateful for a wonderful weekend with family and friends. I am also grateful knowing that I have a new and wonderful son-in-law.
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