I was so thankful for my brother making it possible that I could be a part of my mom and Terry's wedding. It was crazy just being with her three weeks before the wedding. But my heart longed so deeply to be there for her on her wedding day. My brother called me on Skype from his iPhone just as the small ceremony began. It was so special to feel like I was right there. Even my mom said she felt that way, and what a huge difference it made in my heart. That week had been a really hard one for me as all of the emotions of grieving my dad had come full force again. It was like the finality of truly saying good-bye to him. I can't even explain it. But through the many tears that not only my family cried but also Terry's (having lost his wife, and his kids- their mom); there was a joy that came from knowing that these two, though so desperately heartbroken and missing their first loves could now join together in a new love to encourage each other on throughout their next stage of life. We are so happy for them. My heart feels a huge relief to know that someone is there to take care of and love on my mom. Terry is a wonderful man that loves the Lord and loves my mom so very much. I love that they can both talk about their spouses and share with each other the love they have for them still. Its like they both know how each other feels and they can still grieve together, yet still love one another and enjoy life to its fullest.
