A Magical Night

 

Thank You is all I can say to all the people who graciously gave their time to help out with Kaitlyn's wedding reception. I wanted this night to be perfect for Kaitlyn and Brian; I wanted Brian's family to come in to town and enjoy their time before, during and after their son's wedding. Eric and I love the Wright family; they are lovely people with who we will be lifelong friends (especially since we will be sharing grandchildren someday). I have always told my girls that I hope they will marry someone as wonderful as their father, and so far, Kayla has married Jeremy Roussell, who we absolutely love; he brings joy and laughter not only to Kayla but to the rest of our family. Kaitlyn is now married to Brian Wright; he is equally as wonderful as Jeremy. He sees the good in people; he works hard and totally loves Kaitlyn. I am grateful to the Wrights for raising such a respectful and loving son. Getting to know his parents, I can see that he took so many traits and talents from both Dee Dee and Shane. (his parents) 

I spent so much time before my 1st surgery getting the wedding pulled together, there was not much to do until this last week, and it was a great distraction for me, another one of those tender mercies the Lord placed in my life to bless me and help me to deal with what is happening in my life. Kaitlyn loved her reception. She didn't want to have a reception line and to be able to dance and eat some of the food. When I saw they were being overwhelmed with people, I went and took them over to the food table and told them to sit down and eat, they did, and they loved it. Next, I wanted them to dance, and dance they did, they told me this morning it was the best "party of 2009" I am so happy they had a good time. One of my goals of last night was to not think or talk about The VILLAIN. A few people asked about it, but I tried really hard to divert the conversation, I was pleased with the distraction, and I thought I did really well. I am grateful for the beautiful night we enjoyed, but it's kind of like Christmas, you work so hard for a magical day, and it's over in an instant. Brian repeatedly said that the backyard looked "magical," He was right. It was magical, and we loved it and will have the memory of it for a long, long time.