A very special someone....
In the last couple of weeks, the planning for my wedding has become more focused – things are beginning to (finally) fall into place. Sure it’s stressful but with my love Erin in my life stresses don’t seem as bad (not sure if he’d agree that that is how I react but it’s true within me…)
I was in a quandary about who should walk me down the aisle. My dad passed away years ago – when I married Chris my brothers BOTH walked me down the aisle (which was nice) – but I don’t want to repeat what I did before – not when I am marrying the man of my dreams and someone I’d never thought I’d be lucky enough to find.
I had asked my son but he seemed to be so lukewarm and hesitant – not that he does not want me happy but it’s just a ‘boy’ thing I guess – he will have his own daughter to escort one day (I think)….my daughter does not live here and she will probably not be able to make it to the wedding….
I got to thinking about who my friends were. Who meant a lot to me (ALL my friends mean a lot to me). It dawned on me that I had the perfect choice and didn’t even realize it….
Liam.
I decided to ask Liam if he’d do me the honour of escorting me down the aisle. In all the years I have known him – he has been there for me unconditionally. He has never been negative; he has always been helpful and caring. Without judgment, without pretense - he’s just been there….a constant – through thick and thin – we’ve laughed together and cried together and comforted each other. We get each other. I love him for his smarts, for his willingness to tell me what he thinks (even when I don’t necessarily want to hear it), for his incredible wit and humour (he makes me laugh constantly). I love him like he is family. He has always wanted my happiness and what’s best for me. He’s the perfect choice.
So Liam – I know I got your answer and I am thrilled – but I wanted to let the world (well the blogosphere world) know just how much you mean to me. And on this, the eve of your 37th birthday, I wanted to tell you again how much I love you and how blessed I feel that you are in my life.
Thanks for being a once in a lifetime friend my ‘sweetums’.
I was in a quandary about who should walk me down the aisle. My dad passed away years ago – when I married Chris my brothers BOTH walked me down the aisle (which was nice) – but I don’t want to repeat what I did before – not when I am marrying the man of my dreams and someone I’d never thought I’d be lucky enough to find.
I had asked my son but he seemed to be so lukewarm and hesitant – not that he does not want me happy but it’s just a ‘boy’ thing I guess – he will have his own daughter to escort one day (I think)….my daughter does not live here and she will probably not be able to make it to the wedding….
I got to thinking about who my friends were. Who meant a lot to me (ALL my friends mean a lot to me). It dawned on me that I had the perfect choice and didn’t even realize it….
Liam.
I decided to ask Liam if he’d do me the honour of escorting me down the aisle. In all the years I have known him – he has been there for me unconditionally. He has never been negative; he has always been helpful and caring. Without judgment, without pretense - he’s just been there….a constant – through thick and thin – we’ve laughed together and cried together and comforted each other. We get each other. I love him for his smarts, for his willingness to tell me what he thinks (even when I don’t necessarily want to hear it), for his incredible wit and humour (he makes me laugh constantly). I love him like he is family. He has always wanted my happiness and what’s best for me. He’s the perfect choice.
So Liam – I know I got your answer and I am thrilled – but I wanted to let the world (well the blogosphere world) know just how much you mean to me. And on this, the eve of your 37th birthday, I wanted to tell you again how much I love you and how blessed I feel that you are in my life.
Thanks for being a once in a lifetime friend my ‘sweetums’.
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posted by Colette at 10:05 AM
2 Comments:
My Dearest Colette,
You came to my life in it's darkest possible moment, and have been the brightest angel anyone could ever ask for.
To give you away at your wedding is the greatest honour that anyone has ever asked of me.
Every blessing and good wish I can bestow is already in the heavens for you both!
Love,
Liam
Awww that is so sweet, Bill is so thrilled beyond compare. Your a true sweetheart yourself even though I have not known you long, your very dear to my heart as well. I only wish you happiness as you really deserve it, you have come a long way. I hope to see you soon. Tell Erin I said hi as well.
Huggs!
Chris
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