Today my Mother married one of my Father's cousins. Both have lost their life spouses (my Dad) over the last few years due to long debilitating illnesses and have now found love again.
The new groom is 12 years older than my Mother and needs open heart surgery (and more) over the next few weeks. Is she brave or foolish - it's not for me to say. We wish them both many happy times together, starting with today for none of us are assured of tomorrow are we?
It was a strange trip down memory lane as they were married in the same small village church we attended weekly as a family during my childhood. So many memories of my Dad, the church seems so much smaller now.
Some things like this view are just the way I remember them, which is rather reassuring.
Que sejam bem felizes é o que desejo! Emocionante! beijos,chica
ReplyDeletecongrats!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations .....i hope they have a nice time together.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Karen.
I with them all the luck in the world.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, I wish them many happy years together! Lovely post! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteKaren
ReplyDeleteWow!! Big news! This is a surprise. Thought it must have been your childhood church. Any pics of your family all dressed up?:)
Praying for your mum and new husband{{}} and for you all as you adjust to this new period in your life.
I wish them well, and happiness in this new stage of their lives. Beautiful little church, and that view is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour mother looks wonderful - who could deny them both such happiness and joy at this stage in their lives. I do hope that all goes well in the weeks ahead when he has his surgery.
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, unfortunately only myself and two of our children were able to make it due to flu and prior commitment, rather sad in some ways.
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! :)
Congrats to your mom. She looks lovely and happy. It is so true that we only have today. We don't know what tomorrow brings. All the best to them both.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, God Bless the newly weds !
ReplyDeleteShe was a beautiful bride and I pray they have many years together.....None of know what tomorrow holds so I think we need to live one day at a time in all the joy we can find....
ReplyDeleteI pray they have many healthy years together and for his up coming suregery that all goes well and he has a speedy recovery. I do adore that church and its arched doorways. Memories, they are a blessing for much of the time.
ReplyDeleteGOD bless the new couple and may he fill their days with much love, happiness and good health.
What hope for the future they must have to take this significant step? There is much to be learnt from such optimism!
ReplyDeleteThat a strange and romantic story. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Cieszę się, że Twoja Mama będzie znowu szczęśliwa. Pan młody pewno będzie miał szczęśliwą operację, bo ma dla kogo żyć. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your mom will be happy again. The groom definitely will have a happy surgery because he has to live for. Yours.
Good luck to them - they look adorable! :-)
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gratulerer ! fine bilder .
ReplyDeleteMaybe strong, maybe brave, but surely both are very blessed. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThe sweetest of loves...
ReplyDeleteBlessings to your family! What a lovely story - everyone should be so lucky to fall in love again xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story! Who can deny anyone love and companionship and happiness throughout any stage of our lives! The photo of the sweet little village church is sublime....it must evoke many a wonderful memory of your childhood!!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy for them both!
ReplyDeleteOh I think it's wonderful that they have each other! I wish them both all the happiness in the world.
ReplyDeleteHow very sweet! I hope they have many wonderful years together!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Best wishes to all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I wish them all the luck. I wish they have a wonderful life together for many more years.
ReplyDeleteVery touching. Congratulation to them:)
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings that all will go well for your Mother and Husband as they start this new phase of life. Praying they will have many happy and healthy years together.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - such a touching serie of Photos form a very special moment! And as you write - we only have today!
Beautiful ceremony, love is ageless, beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteI wish THEM much happiness :*
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Wish them many happy years together.
ReplyDeleteMarian
Yes, we never know what tomorrow may bring. I hope they have years of happiness
ReplyDeleteso beautiful. I wish them all the best. :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for their happiness. I admire you attitude about this transition in life.
ReplyDeleteHow very precious.. may they be blessed...
ReplyDeleteDear Karen, what a wonderful day for your Mom, for you and the whole family. Congratulation for your Mom and her husband, many good years together in love and happiness.
ReplyDeleteShe looks so happy in this moment on the pictures.
Sending all my very best wishes
from Bavaria, Heidrun
Good for them ! May they enjoy each other's company for as many years as the good LORD grants them. Hope the surgery goes well.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it strange how small places from former times appear.
It must be comforting to know that neither of them will be lonely in their old age. Hopefully all goes well with the operation. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing for both of them to have each other now. I pray the Lord will grant them health and happiness in their new life together!
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