This weekend, our oldest daughter married her best friend. It was a great day for both of our families. There was a packed church, a lot of smiles, and sore knees after dancing to too much Selena!
Yes, I got a little choked up when I presented her during the ceremony. That’s my BGirl, after all.
I want to always remember the joy and pride I felt this weekend. She wanted me to be Dad for the occasion. So, I got to take everything in. Of course, I know there’s a lot that can go into a wedding. But being on this side of the planning was hectic. I wasn’t dressed until 20 minutes before the ceremony! Everything went perfectly and as planned.
What I will remember the most is why we had a December wedding to begin with.
Originally, the date was set for March 2026. But our son is scheduled to leave for the military this weekend, and wouldn’t be able to make the March date. His big sister couldn’t have that. So, to make sure her brother was there for her wedding, she kicked everything into high gear and planned a wedding in a matter of weeks.
That means so much to me. It’s a sign of the kind of family we are. As a parent, you hope your kids understand what you’ve tried to teach them. I’ve warned them I’ll come back to haunt them if they turn against each other after I’m gone. But our kids love each other. Hey, they even like each other.
And for that, I am blessed.
I am blessed to have a family that helped raise our children. Blessed by our churches, which were a big part of their lives, too.
Just blessed. And today, extremely happy for that little girl that changed my life.
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