One of the sweetest, dearest phone calls I’ve ever received:
Ring.
Me: Hello?
Her: Hello, Mother-in-law.
Me: Hello, Daughter-in-law.
And I grin from ear-to-ear.
The newest member of our family is our sweet, sweet ClaireMarie. Well, she’s been a member of the family for a while but now it’s OFFICIAL (tah-duh-duh-dum!!!!).
She and our oldest got married out in Arizona. Met with the State and/or County Authorities for paperwork to sign. Then went to a botanical garden where they met up with a small number of friends . Words were said over them. Vows shared. And a kiss to seal the deal.
Unfortunately we didn’t get to attend but that’s okay. There will be a huge party later. We’ll all show up, ooh and ahh over them, meet new friends, hug old ones, eat, take pictures, eat some more. And if we’re lucky – maybe we’ll get to dance.
These two are certainly meant for each other.
She’s smart.
He is, too.
She’s beautiful.
He ain’t bad either.
She’s a tad shy.
He’s never met a stranger.
Her other persona is Doctor PhD) Clark .
He doesn’t have another persona. What you see is what you get.
She’s (hopefully) finished with school.
He’s (hopefully) going to graduate in 3ish years.
She’s kinda grown up.
He’s working on it.
We couldn’t be happier – unless they lived closer to home. But they’re working on that, too.
I’m so pleased that they met each other. For years we’ve been praying that someone very special would come into his life. To soften his heart. To make him happy. Laugh at his jokes. Groan with appreciation at his puns. Stand by his side. Learn to love him. Listen to his woes (and he’s had a few of those). And help guide him in the right direction.
She’s done that..
Our sweet girl is helping smooth away the rough edges. Soften his heart. Strengthen his soul. Appreciate his many good qualities. And teach him how to love.
All that and EVEN more.
They are blessed. And they don’t even know how blessed they are. But someday they will. I think that they will come to that realization of all their blessings and how much love they have when they hit a rough spot, start to skid off the road of life but are able to right their direction – clinging to each other. And they’ll look at each other in amazement – “We did it!!!
As Jim & I grew into our marriage we hid many speed bumps. But we were very lucky because we were able to get back on our path. Stronger than ever.
Bring on the world. My Sunshine and Moonbeam can handle it. Together. With hearts in hand. A smile on their faces. A prayer in their heart. Ready to meet and greet whatever comes their way.
Ta da!
All that and more . . .
So happy for you and your tribe!
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