We all have our quirks and truisms…right? But that's not what this post is about. It's about the Bridal Shower we had yesterday for Meg. I knew I was getting to take charge of this, early on. This and the decorating of the venue we'll be using for the wedding. I was thrilled. Lindsey has helped Meg with a lot of the wedding preparations while, at the same time, keeping up with her photography business and working full time at Cree. I'm guessing she was glad I am here to help with some of the preparatory happenings of a beautiful wedding in the making. But probably not nearly as glad as I am. Finally, I was getting to be a real part of something big. Something I could stir up energy to make happen. Something that was important to someone other than myself. Well, it's important to me too, but this was something I could DO for someone other than myself.
God threw me a diamond. Yes, He did. Oh, I have many "diamonds" in my life, but this particular one renewed me just a bit, and none too soon. I haven't felt "on my game" in quite a while. The last couple of years have been an adjustment we never expected we'd have to make and we're still working out the kinks, but are so very thankful God chose to place us on this path. And we know He works all things out for good. Even when it's hard to see two feet in front of your face, let alone determine the outcome of your actions for years down the road. But He knows…and we can trust Him with that.
It was so much fun gathering items to use, to create, to embellish on. One thought triggered another and another, until it was all complete. I did find out that I'm not nearly as quick as I used to be. I guess some things just can't remain the same. And I'm actually okay with that. Another season of life, another adventure.
I loved what Clark's mom read to us about her favorite memory of him. "Adventure" was a word she used a couple of times. It will be a treasure to our kids in the years to come. All of our guests had wonderful memories of Meg and Clark. Some were funny, some very touching to hear, some (actually only one) very off the wall crazy. That one would be mine. Not thinking to write a memory down since I was the one asking the questions, when asked, it was a surprise and so my "memory" turned into scattered tidbits of days gone by. I will do that, though…and give it to them to put with all the others.
Another fun thing we did was to have Lindsey (Meg's Maid of Honor), begin a poem, by writing a line or two on a blank piece of paper about Meg & Clark. As the paper was passed around the room, each guest folded the paper over their words, and the next one wrote another line without seeing the previous one. We all thought it would be a hodge-podge of irrationality, but it actually turned out really great. Another treasure they will keep and look back on for years to come. We shared a lot of laughs with this one.
What a fun day we had!
Here's a few pictures of what happened yesterday. I didn't get as many (that turned out good), as I'd hoped to. Kudos to Lindsey, for inviting us to use her beautiful "Gone With the Wind" home, for this event and for helping out with the food and hospitality. Thank you, baby girl!
And remember…you'll always find me here…in Mary's World.
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| Signage next to front door. Countdown has begun! |
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| My FAVORITE Starbucks goodies |
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| Just a portion of our feast... |
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| Date Night Idea Jar |
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| the beautiful Bride to be |
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| Thirsty anyone? |
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| Filtered water infused with fresh apple slices and stick cinnamon! Ummmm... |
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| A place for everything, and everything in it's place. Cards go here, please. |
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| A little help for Meg. Please address an envelope with your name & address. |
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| A quick glance at the food table. Lindsey did a fabulous job of picking out most of what you see here. Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Fancy Cheese & Crackers, Grapes, Strawberries, ham & cheese wraps, Berry Pie and Cake Pops from Starbucks! Holy Moly!!! |
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| What a great surprise! Clark's sister that recently moved to Canada, attended the shower by Skype! Meg is getting into a really great family. I'm so happy! |
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| Best Friends and Sisters!!! Linds and Megs |
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| The awesomely beautiful Meghan…our soon to be bride! |
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| I've got to ask her what she was thinking about when I took this picture. Who was coming in the door? Hmmm... |
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| We didn't catch her first expression at seeing the table. So she flashed us a smile instead. |
