Elizabeth's Wedding

I am very grateful to have been able to attend Liz and Vince's wedding.  Congratulations to them.  I wish you many blessings from our Lord on your journey.  You probably weren't aware that the week of the wedding, Florida was getting hammered by TS Debby...rain, lots of rain.  I called my sister Diane and told her, "we need to pray with faith of a mustard seed that God will direct the storm into the incoming front so it would get whisked to sea."  The forecast predicted the storm to be stationary through Thursday, with more rain behind the system on Friday.  There were lots of us traveling up from Florida.  God was good, and didn't let us down.  The weather forecasters were surprised when the system finally moved, and with some speed 24 hours ahead of schedule.  My sister and I were not surprised.  We are firm believers in prayer, and when you pray with the faith of a child, God does hear, and answer them.  Thanks be to God!  The roads and sky were clear, and safe travels were had by all. :)

 I am also grateful that Clif was able to come after all.  He didn't think he was going to be able to get off work, but at the last minute, things pulled through!  He was able to hitch a ride with Michael and Valerie because I went early to partake in prewedding festivities.

                                                  The Bridal Luncheon

      

On Friday, Vicky held a Bridal Luncheon in honor of Elizabeth.  We went to a quaint cafe in Norcross, GA.  The food was fabulous, and we enjoyed fellowship with our female family and friends.

      

I am blessed to have sisters!  We love to get together, partaking in as many celebrations as possible.
Seated from left to right...Vicky, Diane, Nereida, me, and Janet.  Barbara and Mary weren't able to attend.  We missed them, but understood.

    

           Elizabeth with her cousin Sandra.  They definitely have that Miller Smile!

     

     Janet, Aunt LaDon, and Elizabeth's sister-in-law Kathy.  I can't believe I don't have a picture of additional guests and the set up of the room.  But needless to say, the room was filled with love and well wishes.

                                             The Evening Get Together
      
       In the evening, we were off to another get together.  Another niece, Cathy, also lives locally.  So while the rehearsal dinner was taking place, those of us who were in town were invited to her house for dinner, fun, and fellowship.  We got the grand tour, had a marvelous dinner of steak, potatoes, and salad, and looked at pictures.  (Diane had the local paper, her house was in it for being struck by a tornado on Sunday compliments of TS Debby.  The good news...only exterior damage and no injuries.  Her daughter Julie's house was hit as well with the same type of damage and no injuries.)  I am thankful that God was watching over them, knowing full well the plans of the upcoming week.  He kept them safe.  :)  We also played a game of PIT.  This was loud and obnoxious, but boy was it fun.  Laughter abounded throughout!



With the exception of Shane who is Cathy's spouse, the rest are the great nieces and nephews.



      The adults stayed inside to escape the 105 degree weather.






                                  The Big Day... Liz and Vince's Wedding



We were all seated just minutes before the procession.  It was a bllistering 105 degrees outside at 7:30pm.  We were thankful it wasn't raining!  Jill, Jeff and their kids Anabelle and Jake had arrived Friday night.  Valerie, Michael and Clif made it in 6:30 Saturday morning after driving through the night.  Most of us were able to make it.  The only couple absent was Mary and Mickey who diverted to Brunswick upon hearing their daughter was in labor.  She delivered a healthy baby boy we later found out during the reception. 



I really would like to know what Grandpa had muttered under his breath to have Brian laughing so hard.  I can only imagine with his sense of humor!



                        The beautiful bride, Elizabeth with Vicky and Brian.

                       




Let the journey begin....



Vicky and Mikayla.  Talk about blessings!  Brian and Kathy have been blessed with this bundle of joy, and at the same time, Mikayla has been blessed with such wonderful parents!  This was surely a match made in heaven. :)



 

After the traditional dances and dinner...




Elizabeth and Vince made their rounds.



Then of course, the Toast and host of good Blessings.  But then the party began!



                    We danced....



           
                     And danced......



         And danced.   We had SO much FUN!!!

Thank you so much Lord for family and friends.  Help us O Lord to continue to cherish these opportunities You provide us with, and I pray You continue to bless and protect our family. Amen. :)