Thank you, dear friends, for your prayers and support over the past few years. Last month, January, we witnessed The Lord's restoration as our daughter, Carrie, married Paul in San Diego. I collected my favorite photos and assembled them in a slideshow. We haven't received the photographer's photos yet; those will come later! Enjoy!
I noticed Bill sitting in our local park where I walk. He glanced my way just as I finished the last exercise walk song on my playlist. He shouted and pointed to my car: “Hey, is that your car with the Nam front license plate? I stepped closer into the veranda where Bill sat on a picnic bench. I noticed his Vietnam Vet cap and instantly I knew why I walked there that day. The Marine Vet served during the 1960’s, the same time span as my husband. Bill talked a lot about the war evoking my emotions from laughter to tears. My South Vietnam front plate often prompts a conversation with a stranger and I’ve learned a deep respect for it over the years. It is my way of listening to a veteran. I enjoyed listening to Bill. He made me laugh in spots but he made me cry as well. Like when he talked about the sandwich lady. “Do you ever eat at the sandwich shop in the gas station down the street...
What a beautiful and sweet couple....I pray they have a long life together....
ReplyDeleteNow I image you need to rest some..uh?
Happy for you and yours. Can be a blessing day and blessed lives.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, Mary!!!! Your news fills me with great joy for Carrie, Susanna and Paul! What a wonderful God we serve. And what a testimony Carrie has. She is such an amazing young woman.
ReplyDeleteOh I am such a wedding nut! And knowing all the background and details of this one is extra meaningful. May God protect and richly bless this precious new family. I'm so glad you are sharing pictures!
ReplyDeleteyour daughter is beautiful and I see the joy of the day in all of your faces. God is indeed Good!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. Your dgt is gorgeous and love the pic of the two of them and the hearts floating between them. You all look so happy and you're shining... :}
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Mary ... out of so much pain has come such a beautiful beginning! Susanna is too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteLoved this slide show, and especially your choice of music.
God is good!
Simply beautiful! Oh Mary, I remember how much pain was involved over the years. And now the Lord has brought healing and love once again for Carrie. So thankful and happy for her and for you my friend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Debbie
Congratulations to sister Carrie...they're a beautiful couple and thanks be to our good Lord for bringing them together. God Who doesn't sleep and hear our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile from ear to ear. Carrie looks so happy and her little one, my how she is growing up.
ReplyDeleteMay God richly bless them with a long and happy life together.
Love you,
Alleluiabelle
Congratulations to your daughter and your family! She was a beautiful bride and looks so happy!! And your granddaughter is getting so big. Lovely photos, thank you for sharing your happiness. :)
ReplyDeleteBeyond beautiful. So happy for dear Carrie.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful wedding and a beautiful couple. May God be the covering over their marriage as they glorify Him with their lives!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
That is wonderful news! The photos are lovely! (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wedding! What a beautiful bride! So happy for you all. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog today. What a lovely wedding. I pray that their lives together will be fully blessed. Praise God.
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