Jun 22 2009
The Pregnant Wedding…
My daughter is getting married in four more days. The family is thrilled and very happy for all of them. I say “All” because it is my daughter, her fiance, and their soon to arrive, baby girl. At first my daughter was hesitant about getting married with the big bulge, but then after thoughts told her, no,that she was proud to share her marriage and this union of the man she loves and soon to be grandchild (The First one too!)with all her family and friends. She has known her fiance for almost 8 years, they both went through college together, and that’s how they met, that very first day. He graduated last year and is a wonderful teacher. She too has a terrific job and is going to graduate this year. She has a lot on her plate, planning the wedding,( a beautiful, simple garden/wedding/reception) working full time, 6 months pregnant and they have been searching like crazy for a home to buy. She also helps take care of her father’s bills and his money (he has Manic Depression), yes, we have all offered to help (we have been divorced for quite some time now, and I am re-married), but Katie seems to manage it all with stride. Does she get overwhelmed? Absolutely!, But I am most proud of the way she handles her decisions. When I was at the bridal shop with my daughter I saw the stares and the looks from others. Either the pretty skinny new brides to be, or the parents with their brows all tied in a knot. There was my Katie stepping out in this beautiful sweeping strapless empire dress, my eyes watered right away and my heart was bursting with awe. She only had to look at me and for that very second I knew my facial expressions meant everything to her. There was no one else in the store that day, oh there may have been people staring, gazing and casting judgments…but to me all I saw was my beautiful daughter, showered with pride and joy. I can’t wait to tell my grand daughter someday how proud I am of her mother. Her mother will tell her that she was no accident, just an earthly delight from love that came early. Katie told me, “I might not have planned this and maybe I won’t be the thin pretty bride all girls dream of….but as I feel my baby kick and squirm inside of me, I feel life…and the true meaning of love.” That says it all.