It's been a long time since I've blogged. The kids have their own stories and not always mine to share but theirs. But the last few months have been a lot reflection on life. Steve and I were able to witness Leah and Bryce get married this weekend. And as I sat with a front row view, I leaned over to Steve and said, "we made some really beautiful kids." Definitely a proud moment. But my mind kept going to "God did this." 23 years ago when we brought Leah home, we were scared of messing her up. Who let us be parents in the first place? We had no idea what we were doing!! I was certain we were going to screw this up. However with the help of a very large community, we have seen her grow into the woman she is today.
As we watched the wedding video, I said to Steve, "Leah is a grown woman and adult, she's gorgeous." He looked at me like I was crazy, (not the first time) she is 23 years old. I have never seen Leah as an adult in my mind. She's my little girl. And over the past 4-5 years she has become one of my best friends. But I saw something different this past weekend. I saw a grown adult, a woman who loves Bryce, who loves the Lord. I could not be more proud.
I will always see her as my little girl. She will always be my best friend and go too, as are the other girls. Relationships are strange in that way.
I cannot thank our village enough for shaping Leah. Most of the village was able to share in the day with us. There were many tears and lots of emotions. As much as I was never ready for this day, I could not be more happy for Leah and Bryce. For the new son in law we gained and his amazing family we can now call our friends and part of our village.
Thanks to everyone that made the wedding of their dreams happen!!
