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Life has been busy and hopefully I can give you an update soon.

Hang in there..... 

Maybe tomorrow. 

Not long ago, my dds and I went shopping for a shower at Target.  We had a blast and took forever choosing a gift for our friend.  My daughters were ashamed that once again I was “coffee drunk” and full of the giggles.  They have assured me that when we go out they will NOT allow me to have sugar or my much adored coffee!!!  Several days later, my oldest dd and I attended the shower together.  We laughed, we cried and we left with much anticipation!!  My dd had been officially invited to her first wedding and we could not wait!!   I was so very touched that her name was included on the invitation.  I joked with her that she would have to sit in the car and wait while we were at the reception.  A note included stated that it was an “adult’ reception. 

Friday evening, my dh, my oldest dd and I were honored to be invited to a wedding.  This was not any wedding, but namely the wedding of our dear friend Tiffany.  Tiffany is an amazing young woman.  My dd loves here dearly and she has been an example for my dd of a young woman who is both adventurous and exciting and who loves the Lord deeply.  I posted about her a long while ago.  Tiffany is like a whirlwind of fresh air.  Her hair has been many shades and her clothing is never ordinary.  You can hear her laughter from across the room – and it is contagious!!    And yet, her heart is passionate a full of love for God. She says hello any chance she gets and you never feel like a stranger when she is around.   Her and her family have had a special place in our hearts for many years.  While we have not been close, they have expressed a care for us and their children have shown a wonderful interest in our children through the years.  We were thrilled to see her brother married not too long ago.  It was a joy to see his wedding as I had prayed for a long time over his future and his then unknown future bride.  The Lord placed him on my heart and so I prayed for him.  So, back to Tiffany’s wedding…..

I am not one to cry at weddings.  I have only cried at one……until Friday.  When my oldest brother got married, it moved my heart so much that I wept.  I am confident that there was never a more radiant bride than Tiffany.  True to fashion, their wedding was traditional, but with lovely facets of personality shining through.  I cried during the procession and through her new husband’s vows, but dear, dear Tiffany brought her lovely joy to her own vows and I found myself laughing, crying, and laughing once again.  At their exuberant exit, my dd exclaimed over how joyous her new husband looked.  My dh meant to bring the camera, but we forgot it at home.  Alas, I have no pictures to share with you. 

The wedding was held in a rustic barn that had been redone.  There were beautiful palladium windows at either end of the barn.  The ceremony was upstairs and the high rafters were left exposed.  It was very cathedral-like.  There was candlelight and it was so very lovely!! 

There was dancing after dinner and dh, dd, and I had a blast dancing together.  At one point, another man from our church asked our dd to dance.  He took her out to do the shag.  Our Dearest was grinning from ear to ear!!!  Such a nice man, he told her that she was a “natural” and flattered dd.  I thought she was going to burst with giggles!!  I wish I had a photo of her dancing.  It makes me smile to think of it!!  She was even bold enough to give a good try at catching the bouquet!!  She came very close, but another well-deserving single girl caught it.  The cake was lovely and yellow!!  It had little fuzzy bees nestled within the huge yellow gerbera daisies.  We all had such a lovely time chatting, watching the bride dance, and chatting with others.  My dd was thrilled that as the bride visited our table, she specifically gave her a hug.  How kind-hearted she was!!!  My dd is still talking about how much they must love each other since they looked so very, very happy!!!