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Two down-One to go #Weddings

7/25/2018

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I didn't think it was going to be this difficult. I am struggling to separate my emotions... is it the exhaustion, the excitement or the reality of my children becoming independent adults? I'm opting for D: All of the above.

My body swims in waves of dehydration from the tears I've shed this past week; tears of absolute excitement and tears of a joyful sort of mourning at the letting go of my children and the letting go that is still to come.

I have now, in the past 5 months, danced two Mother-Son dances. I have watched my babies grow into amazing God-fearing men who have each chosen a beautiful Christ loving wife. I have gained two amazing daughters that I love as my own.

In just over two months, I will stand by as my husband dances with his baby-girl one last time before she becomes Mrs. Ferreira da Silva. Just writing these words floods my eyes as I now re-group to grasp this next launching.

In it all, I am blessed. My heart is full and my cup runneth over. The tears....I embrace them. They tell a story of the years past, the struggles, the triumphs and the victories. These tears speak of the growing anticipation of all that is still to come. I dance in their waves. I treasure up these moments in my heart as I unclench my fist and release to God what has always been His anyways. I joyfully release my children to their spouses with a confident and full heart.

I embrace the journey. I trust and love the Lord and I am honored to watch His glorious will for all of our lives unfold.

Speaking of Mother Son Dances, my son's both surprised me with their choice of songs. I loved it! We have very few surprises left at major events and these weddings were full of them!

My eldest son chose a rendition of "Wayfaring Stranger" sung by Ed Sheeran! He NAILED it!

My middle son chose a song I had never heard before called "Mamma's Prayers" by JP Cooper & Stormzy and it has instantly become a fav! He NAILED t too!!

Enjoy!
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Mary karrick
7/26/2018 12:50:58 pm

You took me through so many feelings along with you! Waves of love with arms outstretched letting go as you have prepared them to leave you, but still holding them in your heart! ---And it is OK!!

My last son's wedding was after tours of duty in Iraq. Only 7 weeks after open heart surgery I walked him down the aisle. His Father had died so he was protective of me. When it was Mother/son dance, he whispered, 'hope this is ok.' 'You Light up my Life' started to play. Stopped it and said 'This is the song my Mom and Dad had at their wedding and I wanted him here with us!' A tear and a hug and we danced. He had put his Dads picture on a table with a 🌹!

You are a beautiful Mom and I love seeing you and reading you blog! Hugs for preparation for the next magical journey!

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Mia Koehne
7/26/2018 01:22:15 pm

That's so beautiful. You now have me in more tears. What a tender and thoughtful son you have.

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Barb Steving link
7/27/2018 06:54:48 pm

I can’t believe all of your babies are getting married in such a short period of time! You are a strong woman to be able to let go of each of them. But, this is what we strive for in raising them, no? 😊 Blessings to you and them!! Think of all the grand babies that could be born at once!! 😍

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Mia Koehne
7/30/2018 10:31:16 am

Yes, that is it exactly! They were raised to be let go. So exciting to see each of them launch...all at once! Thanks Barb!

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