Johnny's Wedding

So last night we went to Murfreesboro for a good friend of mine wedding. Johnny and I were VERY good friends growing up. We met at church when I went to Brainerd for many years. I always teased him that I was the reason he is the way he is today. That I brought him out of his shell and got him comfortable with talking to people. Even though I haven't gone to Brainerd for quite some time, and he moved away to Tech to go to school then to Nashville, we have remained pretty good friends. He made the trip from Nashville alone to come to my wedding, it meant so much to me that he was there. So he finally found the girl of his dreams, and she seems like a wonderful person, and I was honored to be at their wedding. It was beautiful, every bit of a big wedding a little girl dreams of. It was in a BEAUTIFUL Methodist church with a huge pipe organ! The wedding party was big, there were 8 bridesmaids, 8 groomsmen, 2 flower girls, and 2 ring barriers. To signal the start of the wedding a bell was rung 6 times( it was 6:00). After the bridal party were down the isle and positioned in their spots the back doors to the church were closed in preparation for the Bride. Let me tell you about the lobby, it was so pretty, the ceilings were every bit of 60 feet and in the middle of the room there was a grand staircase that lead to the second floor. Anyway, the pipe organ started, very loud and beautiful, the wedding march and the doors opened. The Bride, escorted by her father, started down the magnificent staircase. It was picture perfect. She wore a HUGE A-line dress. It had the most delicate crystals positioned in swirls around the hem of the dress, and another design on the bodice. To say the least it was the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. She wore a cathedral length veil and blusher with crystals sweeping the edges. It was topped off with a tiara fit for a queen. During their vows she reached over and wiped a tear out of his eye. I know every woman will totally appreciate that, while the men are saying what a weirdo, what man cries in public? But it is a very sweet thing when a man is so filled with joy and love that he can't help but cry alittle. You know how they always say you should do something at your wedding that everyone will remember, something sentimental, well this was it. I may not remember her dress, and how beautiful the church was or the promises they made, but I will ALWAYS remember that he was so touched that she had to wipe a tear away from his eyes. It was so nice to see him and be there to share this wonderful occasion with him. I love you Johnny and I hope and pray that you and Rachel are happy forever!


Oh yeah something funny.........during the first prayer Addie pooted very loud and long. People we laughing several rows in front of us. It was the first time of I'm sure many that I was embarrassed by my child!