October is here again and a time to celebrate two weddings and a funeral.
How glad am I that we did have two weddings, especially the 1st in the hospital as it was a special day for us all. It did not matter than we were in hospital. It had become our second home and the usual flurry of activities that happen in preparation for a wedding certainly took place.
Aidan gave me strict instructions as to what champagne to buy and which wedding cake to buy – for both weddings! His motto was we don’t drink shite…We all had new clothes, beautiful flowers, Chelsea doing hair and the sun shone on our beautiful day.
I believe it’s a joyous occasion when two people who have been committed to each other, through good health and sickness, share their love, not just to each other but also to their family and friends. To celebrate that no matter what life throws at you, or how many obstacles you have to encounter there is still a will – a desire – a love – joy – laughter – hope and sadness to embrace.
Why not shout it out loud and live in the moment, and share it – it’s a wonderful thing. Hope gives us that.
I remember those two lying together in the hospital bed, writing their vows and teasing each other.
I was so proud and bursting with love to see two young people who had endured so much, and crammed a lifetime into their ten years of knowing each other, rejoice in life and love with tears and smiles and beautiful vows to each other. Making new memories that we could carry with us forever. It was an extraordinary moment in my life.
My boy had a huge heart and immense courage as does his bride.
Aleisha walked beside Aidan courageous and determined. She deserves so much more and I hope that as each year passes that life is kind and showers her with all that she desires.
Those of us who hold the hand of an ill partner or child just want them to be ok, we wish for miracles, we deal with each hurdle as it happens, we cope and cope and just want life and goodness to be bestowed upon them. We grasp at hope and we just love them, and we watch.
I am so sad, it fills every space of me but I’m also filled with love and joy. How lucky was I to have such a precious son, and the awesome daughter he gave me, and her fabulous family that I have adopted. As well as the incredible people we met along the way and the family and friends who stuck close.
Thank you A.
To my double A, happy wedding anniversary today and for the 15th.
X the mother.
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