Well, the wedding party is over and all went well. Of course there were a few glitches, it wouldn't be a wedding without them -- the AC stopped working the day of the wedding, it was warm and we all had the fans blowing full speed while we dressed -- someone forgot to fill the wine glass for the couple (the one that was supposed to be broken at the end of the ceremony) so Kim had to "punt" with the script a bit -- Chris started to put his ring on Jennifer, so we all had a laugh during the ceremony. But, it was all very beautiful and everyone had a great time.
Keith danced with Jennifer to the tune of "Sunrise, Sunset." It was a wonderful moment.
Bea had a fantastic time and it was great that she could be a part of the wedding. She looked very nice in her dressy outfit. Still can hardly believe she made it.
Keith held up amazingly well -- there was so much to do with picking up his mom and aunts in South Florida, shopping, rehearsal, party after the rehearsal, and all the wedding day stuff. It was neat picking out a suit for Elliot to wear. Both grandkids looked fantastic all dressed up as flower girl and ring bearer.
About the only time I get to dance with Keith is at a wedding, so it was really nice to be able to do that. He looked very handsome in his suit.
Speaking of dancing. Keith managed to get the "Chicken" dance into the night. Go Keith!
Jennifer and Chris looked so amazingly happy. Jennifer really did "glow." She reminded us of a 40s movie star.
It was great to see so many family and friends. With so many difficult things going on it's really wonderful to be able to share this kind of event with those we care about.
The next stage now begins. Facing the esophagus operation and getting Keith through safely. I think we'll just celebrate Hannukah, since it looks like he'll be in the hospital over Christmas. Although the first day of Hannukah is Wednesday and I won't be home until Thursday.
Oh, did I mention I'm back on the road to Maryland with my oldest daughter Melissa and my grandchildren, Remi and Elliot? Yep. Back on I-95 again (my favorite). This time, though, I'm going to take a day to visit Washington D.C. I love the art museums and I can pick up some cool presents at the museums.
One day at a time -- each is precious. That's what these past months have taught us. Our daughters have always given us love and affection. Jennifer's wedding reminded us that they also bring new people into the family to add to that circle of love. A wedding unites not only a couple, but the greater families as well. Chris is now a son. His parents are becoming not only in-laws, but friends. Our family has grown and will continue to grow as each daughter marries. What a wonderful thing indeed!
I never would have pictured all this on that fateful day in January, 1980 at USF's Oracle newspaper when Keith asked me if I wanted to go to Busch Gardens to be in the audience of the Dinah Shore show after he answered a call at the paper from their publicist. It has been a remarkable journey. It will continue to be so.
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