Showing posts with label Wedding Memories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding Memories. Show all posts

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Reflections On What Would Have Been Our 40th Wedding Anniversary

                                          


My late husband, Paul, and I married on this day forty years ago. Paul was 28 years old, and I was 22 years old. Surrounded by family and friends, we were full of love and anticipation for life ahead. There, of course, will always be a part of me that would have wanted more years together. However, with support from family, friends, and the Lord, I can hold onto memories and remain present. 
Today, I will spend the day with my three daughters and soon-to-be son-in-law, a beautiful way to be present.  
With love,
Patty





Saturday, April 23, 2022

Wedding Memories

 Today would have been our 39th Wedding Anniversary. Although Paul is no longer here, I still feel it is important to acknowledge the day we began our lives together. We received so much love from family and friends that helped make the day extra special.
I have shared wedding memories in the following blog posts if you would like to read them here:
As I journey through life, I like to reflect on memories. 
In closing, I wanted to share this photo of us at our wedding dance. We undoubtedly were enjoying our day. My thoughts go to the saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words."
  

Thank you for visiting my small humble blog.

With love, 
Patty

Friday, April 23, 2021

Memorable Wedding Day Moment

Grief is different for each person. We all grieve differently. For some, talking about their lost loved ones is too painful. For others, they find comfort in reliving memories and talking about their loved ones. Whatever your thoughts and feelings are about grief, it is unique to you.
As I journey through grief, I do find joy in recalling memories. Today, April 23, would be our 38th wedding anniversary. I want to share a memorable moment from our wedding day. A common tradition at wedding receptions is that the guests will begin tapping their glasses, and the newly wedded couple is supposed to kiss. Paul and I decided beforehand that we would mix it up a little and shake hands rather than kiss. Our guests started laughing and clapping. We surely did take them by surprise. Here is a photo from that moment:

                                                
This the 5th year without Paul here to celebrate. We always made sure to go on a date night on our wedding anniversary. Sometimes, in our earlier years of marriage, we would take our young children with us on our date night.
I'm thankful for my life with Paul, and I will always miss him. Having little sprinkles of memories along the way brings me joy.
How about you? Would you like to share a memory of your loved one? Feel free to comment below; I would love to hear from you.
Thank you for visiting my small, humble blog.

With love,
Patty