This is the big weekend we’ve all been waiting for in our family. Our son will finally walk down the aisle with his lovely fiance. It has finally hit me, and as I sit here sharing this, I’m starting to cry. My first-born is tying the knot.

                                       Positive Role Models to Follow

There is no shortage of family who have contributed to how our son feels about commitment. His paternal grandparents have been married for over 60 years, my deceased parents were married for over 45, and his own parents will be celebrating 34 years of wedded bliss come December.

He also understands that marriage takes work. It may not always be blissful, but when two people are dedicated to one another, you work together. Our children both saw us have disagreements. There were also those times they basically told us to go get a room. We are proud of them both. Our daughter has been married for a little over two years now. This wedding will complete it. Now both children can go forth and begin families of their own.

                                         Combining Two into One

I will not lie. I am an independent and strong-willed woman. However, I had no qualms about taking my husband’s last name. I also have respect for those women who prefer to keep their own, as to not lose what they feel, would be their own identity. My identity is still solid, even after having the name change. I’ll never forget where I came from, but I always looked forward to where I was headed.

My son and future daughter-in-law, both have good heads on their shoulders. They knew what they wanted, long before they even knew each other. Their pairing  just makes sense. They are both crazy about each other and it shows. Both families are also extremely happy about the union too. Sometimes when you look to hard to make things happen, they have a tendency to not work out. Let life just lead you and the answer will probably just fall right into your lap.

                                               A Future of Promise

There is so much hate and divisiveness in the world today, that we sometimes do forget about all the love that is still out there to be had. Everyday, people of all ages are looking for someone to be with, if not for the interim, for the rest of their lives. I have no idea what vowels will be exchanged tomorrow, but I know that my eyes will not be dry. As a daughter getting married has special meaning for her father, so does a son for his mother. My emotions are already starting to take hold. There is still too much to do however. Feelings aside for now, we will all rejoice in the marriage of two special young people. They both hold the future of the world in front of them. Let’s hope with their help, it can become a better place!