Could I feel any more special?
Time passed and before I knew it the wedding was fast approaching. It was time for the Bridal shower after so long (for my girls) planning the beautiful affair. Mike told me that I was suppose to be going to a more casual wedding. I was doing a trial run for my hair but only got to get it blown out because I was running out of time. I got a call from my nephew which sort of ruined the surprise because he told me he was not going to the shower (why would he think he was invited?).
However, despite my tip off I remember walking into the party and I could not have been more stunned and emotional. It was a magnificent and heart swelling moment to be surrounded by that room filled with love. It was hard to believe that everyone there was there for me. I could not stop crying or shaking for a good portion of the party. I made my rounds of hugs and hellos as best I could in my condition. I was floored to see my friend Denise had made the trip all the way from her new home in Texas! I was touched by my friends Yahaira and Franny who came on the train from the Bronx and took a cab from New Haven just to be there. Who is luckier than me?
The party was fantastic and so beautifully done. My girls had everything covered perfectly. It felt so good to be known so well that every detail showed they knew me and cared about what I would have wanted. It was so endearing and funny to hear about the struggle Jackie had with the florist who was trying to ignore her wishes for her vision of my collage. I was really glad Jackie won because It could not have been more perfect.
Everyone was so generous not only with their gifts but with their support and it will live in my heart forever. My sister Annette has a sentimental moment where she brought me a ankle bracelet which matched one she wore and put it on my leg. The pace was kept fun and upbeat by my lovely and fabulous hosts and everyone had a great time. Though the food was very good I was too emotional to even think of eating. As if they had not done enough my girls had gotten Mike to pack me a bag and whisked me off for the weekend for some relaxation and girlie time. Ahh there is no love like the love of your sisters whether you come from the same family or not. I could not imagine my life without my sisters, they are a intergral piece of all that is best in me.
However, despite my tip off I remember walking into the party and I could not have been more stunned and emotional. It was a magnificent and heart swelling moment to be surrounded by that room filled with love. It was hard to believe that everyone there was there for me. I could not stop crying or shaking for a good portion of the party. I made my rounds of hugs and hellos as best I could in my condition. I was floored to see my friend Denise had made the trip all the way from her new home in Texas! I was touched by my friends Yahaira and Franny who came on the train from the Bronx and took a cab from New Haven just to be there. Who is luckier than me?
The party was fantastic and so beautifully done. My girls had everything covered perfectly. It felt so good to be known so well that every detail showed they knew me and cared about what I would have wanted. It was so endearing and funny to hear about the struggle Jackie had with the florist who was trying to ignore her wishes for her vision of my collage. I was really glad Jackie won because It could not have been more perfect.
Everyone was so generous not only with their gifts but with their support and it will live in my heart forever. My sister Annette has a sentimental moment where she brought me a ankle bracelet which matched one she wore and put it on my leg. The pace was kept fun and upbeat by my lovely and fabulous hosts and everyone had a great time. Though the food was very good I was too emotional to even think of eating. As if they had not done enough my girls had gotten Mike to pack me a bag and whisked me off for the weekend for some relaxation and girlie time. Ahh there is no love like the love of your sisters whether you come from the same family or not. I could not imagine my life without my sisters, they are a intergral piece of all that is best in me.