Swoooooon....

The place was lovely.

Filled with that happiness buzz

that comes when friends, both old and new, gather.

It was celebration time!

We came to 

rejoice with two friends who've loved, 

lost 

and tenderly loved again.

They remind us that struggle and heartache

can soften us.

Prepare us.

Provide for us in ways that are unforeseen.

Almost unimaginable.

We ate and chatted and hugged and toasted.

They exchanged vows

in front of the fire, amidst the sunflowers and

surrounded friends and family.

Friends and family whose faithfulness

has surmounted obstacles,

forgiven hurts,

held on during the storms

and

cherished the countless blessings that fill the in-betweens.

There was music.

Lots of it.

And laughter.

And then,

when all was almost said and done,

the groom took the mike

and sang to his bride...

Another crooner took over

and there was holding. And twirling.

Swoon worthy.

Yes indeed.

Congratulations, dear friends.

"Some day, when I'm awfully low

When the world is cold

I will feel a glow just thinking of you

And the way you look tonight

Yes, you're lovely

With your smile so warm

And your cheeks so soft

There is nothing for me but to love you

And the way you look tonight"

Joining Kathy for

Song-ography