Kristin and I were married in September of 09, it was one of the most beautiful days of my life and I wouldn’t change it in any way, shape or form. However, there is one moment I wish I could change.
My sister’s mother-in-law Judy and her husband Howard drove down from Washington DC to our wedding. I was just about to get photos taken of my wedding party and 2 of my groomsmen were missing for a moment. My mind scattered and I got momentarily flustered with the groomsmen for wandering off. Judy and Howard walked in at that moment and came up to say hello to me…being flustered I wasn’t able to say hello or thanks for coming to them. At the beginning of the reception my niece got tired and Howard and Judy left to watch her. I never got to say thank you in person and felt like I had been rude.
Unfortunately that was the last time I saw Judy. She passed away one week ago unexpectedly.
Here is a photo of Judy from our wedding day… This photo is special because I know that right after this photo was taken she saw her granddaughters as flower girls walk down the aisle.
Emily and Robert were also married in Sept. 09. Emily’s father was sick with a brain degenerative disease and was in a wheelchair. I know that she appreciated every moment of having him at her wedding. And I know to her the photos I took of her father are being cherished. I received word from Emily that her father passed away a couple months ago.
If anyone were the perfect example of being in the moment and understanding how important it is to be alive, to love and cherish the people around you… She is it.
You see, many of us get caught up in the details of our wedding day and trying to make those dreams you’ve had since you were little come true. In all that energy and wasted worry you lose the meaning of what the day truly is about. Enjoy your day to the fullest, let things that don’t go as planned roll off your back. Enjoy the moments you get to spend with those who love you and you love back.
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