When my closest girlfriend and soul sister asked me to say something at her wedding I was instantly nervous. I am a crier. I cried when I got up that morning, I cried when she got her make-up done, I cried when I saw her in the dress, I cried (and made other people cry) in the church, I cried right through all the speeches (but hey, so did the groom! They are two very loved people, the speeches reflected this.) and I cried every time she looked at me. There are no photos of me giving my speech, I cringe when I think of the video, I sobbed. I did not speak, I sniffed and snorted and squealed. It took me days to write the speech and I toiled, and teared and borrowed and stole here and there until I got exactly what I felt written down. This was what I meant to say:
Today you create something beautiful and from here you can go anywhere. You begin your journey together serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered by old nonsense. Some blunders and absurdities will creep in but try your best to forget them as soon as you can. I am not young enough to know everything nor am I old enough to speak from wisdom, I do however know this for sure:
Always speak the truth, even if your voice shakes. Grow your roots toward each other underground so that when all the pretty blossoms fall; you will find that you are one tree and not two. Be to each other what pajamas are to the soul.
From Jaco I ask: Be mindful with my best friend’s heart; Find the anecdote to your anger hidden in her laughter; Smile when she makes you happy, and let her know you miss her when she’s not there; Recognize her glowing spirit and preserve it as best you can.
To my dearest friend: I am so proud of you. Not so long ago we were still giggling girls in math class, being scolded for our day dreams. Now I witness you making from the lumber of your life; not a tavern but a temple. Looking at you now, your beauty astounds me. You are going to bless your family with this beauty you walk in everyday.
You are an inspiration, I am honored to stand by your side.
They are such beautiful people and I feel so blessed to call them friends. Your day was breath taking and I can’t wait to post some baby pictures!
Hi, I read several of your posts and could not find the place to add comments. It would help us new bloggers to label them more clearly if you can. But I love your blog…so many different kinds of things to read, thought provoking and charming. Thanks for visiting me, too. Hugs, pat
Thanks for the tip, I’ll try to make it easier to comment, unfortunately the theme I chose restricts me in certain ways, but I’ll figure it out. Thanks for all the kind words! I love your blog, and visit it often to peruse through your poetry, so it’s a great complement that you like my blog!
Beautiful words in a difficult situation. You write very well. Congratulations!
Silvia
“Festive Bazaar”
Thanks, if only the audience could’ve heard me say them, hahaha! All they heard was: “I… blubber, blubber…*sniff*… sob, blubber, blubber…”
Awww. So sweet. I am just like you … I would have totally fallen apart.
Then I’m glad you found your way here
I fell apart and then some!
I just love it. That’s it.
Sincerely, john
Thank you John.