My godmother took this photo of me and my mom at her 50th wedding anniversary. I love it. We are so much alike, me and mom. The day was an exceptional day. Everyone gathered at 2:00 for mom and daddy's ceremony. They re-committed to one another. Their life together has been and still is so full. All but a small handful of family joined together. Granddaughter Sarah was absent, she is in Iraq, nephew Cheyenne was absent, he is in Korea, nephew Eddie was absent, he is in Afghanistan and granddaughter Molly was absent, her work refused to let her off even though she put in for it 9 weeks in advance - work or be fired, so sadly she too was missed. Everyone else came together to celebrate. We shed tears of joy on the occasion as the preacher renewed their vows. Mom was glowing and daddy was so handsome. I escorted my daddy down the brick walkway to the gazebo. I kissed his cheek and told him how proud I was to be his daughter, then he turned around to watch my mom being escorted by my son up to the top of the hill where her one true love waited. It was very touching and sweet. We took photos and then zipped off to the hall where we gathered with friends, loved ones, neighbors, and family. We ate, drank, sang, laughed, danced and enjoyed to day. I connected with cousins and friends and aunts that I haven't seen in years. My cousin Mary was there with her son Ronald. I love this girl so darn much. We laughed together till I thought we'd pee ourselves. My son asked his girl to be his wife right there on the dance floor with all of us as witnesses as he protested his love for her. She said yes, and they've set a tentative date of "next year sometime". After we cleaned up and stored the food away, we moved the party to my mom and daddy's house. My friend Wally built a bonfire and all us 'old' cousins moved down the hill with music, beer and fire. We talked and drank and danced by the fire till 3 in the morning. All the 'young' cousins stayed up on top the hill, doing what we were doing, till about daylight. Us old folks petered out and drifted off to find beds and lay our heads down. It was a great night. It was a day of thanksgiving.
Scott and Chelsea are moving to Michigan City, Indiana so they can finish schooling. Chelsea's was accepted for an internship there, so they both have transferred their jobs up there - over there - and will start next week in a new town. My Becca is out on her own with her husband and son in their apartment. I miss my Boog terrible, but I will get him this weekend. I called to ask if I could have him Friday night. I want to take him to get his photograph made at the studio on Saturday.
I am thoroughly enjoying my solitude. I have been so busy cleaning out and scrubbing up my home. I have some big adjustments to make. I'm clearing out a lot of my things, so I can move new things in. I gave Becca my kitchen table and chairs, I gave Scott my bedroom suite. I want new. I'm moving my bedroom upstairs, using what is my bedroom now for an office, and taking this computer out of the living room. In a year or two I am building a garage, and decking my back porch and enclosing part of it, so I can put a hot tub out there. I have so many plans, goals and things to look forward to.
and I am smiling.
love me later ~ tj
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