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July 18, 2005
The Always Family
You know what? We are not even going to talk about the hat. Here�s why.
Those who have known me for long and short times are aware of my cynicism. That is never under any doubt. They also know that I have wasted a good part of my life being unhappy. In these years of parting clouds, I have found that joy brings the shedding of conventional sarcasm. Point blank: I have learned how to loosen up.
Skutchie once said to me that family did not require matching genetics. Family, he explained, is made up of the people that you love and love you. They are the people that will be there for you through anything. Family sees no bounds.
This weekend, my family convened to wish me a happy engagement. Its members included aunts and uncles, my parents and grandmother, old friends and new-- from high school through college and co-workers. When I sat on that special bride chair with that silly bow hat, I looked out upon the semi circle of family spread out before me and Skutchie�s words struck harder than they ever have before.
Thank you to everyone who wished the Almost Husband and Almost Wife well. There is no such thing as an Almost Family. We have that now and always will.
Posted by callalillie at July 18, 2005 5:44 AM | La Familia , Wedding
Aww, now you've gone and made me cry. We are all blessed when we have love of family and friends--what you said...I need a tissue. Love the hat.
Posted by: Vickie at July 18, 2005 7:19 AM
My dear, I love that all of the family could bring you such joy.
And that they got you to wear that silly hat. Love it.
Posted by: Alexis at July 18, 2005 11:27 AM
Posted by: christine at July 18, 2005 11:43 AM
I think that if you look at it closely, your cynicism is really just "disappointed optimism". You look for the good in the world and, too often in the past, didn't find what you were hoping for. But that hasn't stopped you from continuing the pursuit.
Now you are realizing that the search is worth it. You and Lex will be very happy.
Posted by: bobtrancho at July 18, 2005 1:03 PM
You will wear the silly hat when you return, oh great absent Almost Husband.
:)
Posted by: corie at July 18, 2005 1:19 PM
How did you and Lex meet, anyway?
Posted by: Lesterhead at July 18, 2005 2:04 PM
i've never written about that one? hmm. i'll work on it.
Posted by: corie at July 18, 2005 3:07 PM
You look so happy and adorable. You're keeping the hat for the dress rehearsal, right?
Posted by: Jen at July 18, 2005 3:25 PM
You look very happy and beautiful!
Posted by: Sonia at July 18, 2005 3:29 PM
I must say, that is one of the loveliest ribbon bonnets I've seen and your expression is priceless.
Congratulations!
Posted by: pantrygirl at July 18, 2005 3:47 PM
And I was so happy to be there for you Corie Forie! Thanks so much for the invitation. So happy I am for you that your sentimental post and lack of cynicism makes me vomit much less than it normally would!
No worries, I'll be cynical enough for the both of us. That's the kind of friend/family I am.
Posted by: Jason at July 18, 2005 6:30 PM
You're a boy, mofo. Boys aren't invited to bridal showers.
Posted by: corie at July 18, 2005 6:45 PM
I was happy to be there too. I feel honored to be in that extended family friend ring of folks. I love you and am always inspired by the fact that you found your other peapod.
Posted by: jenn at July 18, 2005 8:32 PM
You have managed to make me cry yet again-as if I didn't cry enough at the party!! What will I do at the wedding? You must know that we love you and will always be there for you! You look adorable in that hat!! You should bring it with you on your honeymoon!!
Posted by: Roe at July 19, 2005 10:29 AM
Posted by: Liz at July 19, 2005 11:44 AM
I love that picture. That is pure happiness leaking out everywhere!! Enjoy!
Posted by: carrster at July 19, 2005 6:39 PM
