Good morning Dad! I know it has been a long, long, time since I posted. I can see you rolling your eyes trying very hard not to say anything. I can admit that I've been avoiding our talks because I've been in the mood lately to not feel anything at all.
But a sweet young lady reminded me that I have this blog, and I felt a pull at my heartstrings to come visit and get you up-to-speed on what is going on in our lives.
The sweet young lady is Amanda. And I am extremely happy to tell you that John-Paul and Amanda are getting married. The wedding is in November, in Austin. I have googled the chapel and it is a beautiful, small chapel on the side of hill. I know it is just the kind of romantic place you would appreciate. I have also googled the reception and it is at an adorable, downtown Austin restaurant that looks so cool and probably full of people much younger than me on a regular night. I am so out of the 'scene'.
Aunt Beverly is going to meet me in Austin so John-Paul's Lokey side can be well represented. I am nervous about going, mostly because I am such an outsider when it comes to JP's life. I'm sure all of the other people there know JP and Amanda well. I regret that I can't say that. But I am honored that the couple invited me. I plan to just blend in as well as possible and enjoy watching two people in love commit to take care of one another for the rest of their lives.
I have three wedding gifts for the couple. Two of them you inspired. I offered to start them a set of Christmas dishes. I absolutely cherish the set you completed for me. Remember, it started with me just needing some good bowls for your traditional Christmas gumbo? I guess this was probably the Christmas after Christian was born since that is the first time I hosted Christmas at my house. I love my dishes. So many great meals served with them.
I am also giving them a copy of your recording of "Sunrise, Sunset" from my wedding. Do you remember recording it at the machine in the Galleria? I know that took a lot of your time and energy. Thank you so much for doing it for me. Honestly, I don't remember it being played on my wedding day because that is such a blur. But I have listened since and it is beautiful. Can't wait to pass it on.
And lastly, I have made the couple a quilt. Now JP told me to make it the colors of their alma mater, which are gold and maroon. But I couldn't find any beautiful fabrics in that combination so I made them a quilt that has some of those colors but many many more. The pattern is called Hugs and Kisses. It has X's and O's in it. I just love a project, I know I got that from you.
Well, Dad, I have to get started with this day. It feels so good to talk to you. I love you, I miss you and we'll talk again soon.
hugs,
Your Rainbow
No comments:
Post a Comment