Caitlin has now been to two weddings this summer. There are two more to go and, unfortunately, we missed one of a Pittsburgh friend. I have always enjoyed weddings, but I have enjoyed them even more since I've been married and I truly understand the hard work and wonderful benefits of married life. I know I was naive about the commitment that I was making when I said, "I do" almost 5 years ago. But I felt that I knew Stephen well and I felt confidant that our families would love and support us through the growth process. I am glad that I waited a year out of college to get married because I did learn a lot about myself during that year. Hopefully I can pass that advice on to my daughter if she is making similar decisions in the future.
What I also love about wedding celebrations is I find myself listening to the words of the officiant (pastor, priest, etc.) and taking them to heart in whatever stage I find our marriage to be in. It's a nice chance to just hold each other's hand, listen to the sage advice, and be reminded of the blessings that we have in our love.
Stephen's cousin, Tom, is getting married in July. Again, I look forward to celebrating with and for them as they begin the journey that we began 5 years ago. Marriage and now parenthood can be stressful, but the ways our love has strengthened over the years humble me.
As I was reading, I was thinking, "I love holding Bill's hand during a wedding," and then you wrote it. Yes, always a good reminder.
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