Kristal met 'the man she would marry' while away at University. It’s possibly every doting father’s fear come true to hear those words, especially when it means a move out of country. We flew down and met her special man soon after she told us and it wasn’t long before they were engaged.The wedding preparations began during the summer and then she went back to school. I was left to take care of the rest of the plans for their Christmas Break wedding and put my heart into planning for the most beautiful day we could imagine. One of the paradoxes of parenting - working and paying to let your daughter go. I shed some tears.
How could she know of a love that lets go because it’s a love that, above all, desires her happiness. How could he know the cost?
So, seven years ago today, we welcomed Shaun into our family. Guests came from down south. We celebrated their love and vows to each other before 250 guests, and then Christmas with both sides of the family.
I’m reminded of a song from a long time ago. “A man shall leave his family and a woman leave her home and they shall travel on to where the two shall be as one. As it was in the beginning is now until the end. A woman draws her life from man and gives it back again. And there is love.”
Happy Anniversary, Shaun and Kristal. We are looking forward to the rest of the story!
Love, Mom and Dad
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It was a wonderful weekend and I almost feel like I was there;).
What a beautiful post Anneliese. Having had the privilege of watching you raise your children ..especially your girls I can well imagine what letting go must have cost you in your heart.
Blessings on Kristal and Shaun. . ..and blessings on you too.
Ahhh, the memories of special family occasions! Your beautiful post encouraged me to walk down my memory lane! Lovely couple!
Precious post...and happy anniversary to Kristal and Shaun. Blessings to them as they walk the road together...through all that life has in store for them.
Thanks Mom!...for planning the best wedding ever (my dream!)...for loving so much...and for letting me go.
And thanks too for making my cry... :)
See you soon!
Happy Anniversary to Kristal and Shaun. We too have felt the cost of the heart! The 'pay it back' is seeing our daughters being loved and cherished and knowing they are happy....I know that is the returned blessing for you too. I loved your paradox....I thought how our own parents must have felt that same way. Kathy
I have 2 daughters, too young yet to marry :) They are ever so dear to my heart, as is yours:) Beautiful post and Happy Anniversary to Kristal and the love of her life.
Happy Anniversary Kristel and Shaun.
Anneliese this sure tugged at my heart strings......no surprise why.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Shaun & Kristal ... I was thinking about you today.
Happy Anniversary to the beautiful couple! Oh my Anneliese Kristal looks just like you!
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