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My Son's Wedding Got through the whole day on my own two feet! Rate Topic: -----

#1 User is offline   City Girl 

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Posted 10 August 2008 - 12:31 AM

My son was married yesterday and it was a beautiful day. I was so proud of him and proud of myself for being able to do the whole day on my feet...in a long, Spanish gown and 1" heels (my training heels!). I walked down the isle. I walked to the podium to give my speech. I danced with him. We danced to the song, 'Stand By Me'.

In December 2007, three and half months post-SCI, when I first pulled myself up at the parallel bars, he ducked underneath the bars and put his arms around my waist and told me that it was ok, he was holding me, and to put my arms around his neck and then he started to sway and hum the tune ‘Stand By Me’ exclaiming, "See Mom, we'll dance at my wedding next summer."

I cried, of course, but we did it. We danced at his wedding yesterday. In fact, I boogied on the dance floor all night long! I did wake up this morning JUST A LITTLE sore, however, (Yeeks, pass the Naproxen!) but I'm a strong believer in pushing oneself beyond one's limits as ‘the body responds to increased demand’. That's my recovery motto.

Anyway, it was a wonderful day and I just wanted to share my pride and joy. I've attached a photo of my son, his bride, my daughter & I on the grounds of the Four Seasons Golf and Country Club where they were married, and a second photo of my son & I dancing. (Sorry for the quality: amateur photography and lousy picture resizing program. I will get a CD of the professional photos when the newlyweds return from their honeymoon.)

One more photo because I'm a proud mother and I love to show off my beautiful children!

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Posted 10 August 2008 - 12:59 AM

Awwwwwe City Girl, I'm so happy!!!!

Congratulations for everything accomplished this special day. All of you look so happy and how wonderful that you were able to dance with your son. What a gorgeous family and wooty-woo to you in that black dress.

I just love it when people share not only wonderful news/stores but photos too. Thanks for making my day.
Glad you're not too sore, but it was all worth it, wasn't it?

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Posted 10 August 2008 - 01:12 AM

Wow, that's great!! Looks like a pretty wedding too :yahoo:
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 04:23 AM

Awesome to hear City Girl.. You look lovely!!! Keep it up girl, you're a miracle!
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 06:20 AM

Aww that is AWESOME! You look so beautiful! I love weddings. :yahoo:
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 08:53 AM

this is really an inspiration to me, i too look forward to dancing at a wedding....my own. i dont know about the walking down the isle in 1 inch heels (lol).

i don't know if im getting soft, but i cried when i read this. I always find something to make my day better here, and this really did it. You're son sounds like such a great guy, i hope the best for him and his wife

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Posted 10 August 2008 - 02:44 PM

Hi,

Really pleased - obviously such a great day for you and the family.

I am looking forward to seeing our son dance with his bride at their wedding next year - so will then fully appreciate how you must feel.

Every blessing!

Dave :yahoo:
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Posted 11 August 2008 - 03:31 PM

Way to go City Girl, both on the addition to your family, your son's wedding and your wonderful acomplishment! What beautiful pictures! God Bless you all!
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Posted 11 August 2008 - 03:41 PM

Wow!, Great stuff! Really inspiring.
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Posted 11 August 2008 - 03:59 PM

That's wonderful, congratulations :happy:
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Posted 11 August 2008 - 04:04 PM

Oh my, you look so glamourous, how do you do it?!!!

Lovely pictures, looks like it was a really happy day for you all.

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Posted 11 August 2008 - 07:05 PM

Wow. So amazing. I had watery eyes reading your story. I am so happy for you.
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Posted 12 August 2008 - 05:21 AM

What a happy occasion... best to the new young couple!!
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Posted 12 August 2008 - 10:52 PM

your a mom?!! wow... your son must get sick of all his friends saying that his mom is hot..
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