I'm delighted to be continuing my membership in this writing community that meets every week for Slice of Life Tuesday. I decided to write this slice in honor of my wedding anniversary.
This past Friday was a celebration
of sorts
On April 20, twenty-seven years ago,
I got married
That April was incredibly
hot and humid
Bridal party awash in
perspiration and sweat
air conditioners at hotel
weren't working
but it mattered not;
The day was a celebration
My bridesmaids and I
gathered in the choir room
putting final touches on makeup
hoping our updos didn't go flat
after the many ministrations of the stylist
We toasted with champagne
as we donned our dresses
preparing to begin our walks down the aisle
to celebrate a new beginning
Dad escorting me
my arm clasped tightly through his
my arm clasped tightly through his
as I prayed I wouldn't trip in my heels
Glimpsing my soon-to-be husband
waiting for me
at the end of the aisle
Huge smile on his face
I knew this was truly a celebration
"I now pronounce you man and wife"
Where have all those years gone?
We've been celebrating in other ways
during the past 27 years
The births of two beautiful daughters
Building our first home
Decorating it just-so
Buying our second home
and making it our own
baptisms, first communions, confirmations,
graduations, dance recitals, sporting events,
many family vacations
friends and family
new jobs that came with new responsibilities
Yes, these past twenty-seven years
Have flown by
And there are so many, many
reasons to celebrate today!!
