This week marks the date, April 24, 2011, that our youngest daughter, Trisha and her boyfriend, Patrick got engaged. We are very happy for them, and look forward to their wedding day that will be a year from now.
I have spent the better part of this week also 'weeding' through storage boxes of our children's childhood memorabilia. So, it's not uncommon that I should be feeling nostalgic and somewhat emotional about all that has recently transpired as a result of another child leaving the 'nest'.
Once the wedding takes place, our home truly will be an 'empty nest'. Our home will grow a bit larger as another bedroom will be vacated. It's a happy occasion, but I admit, I will miss having Trisha at home. She has surrounded us with the dimension of the younger generation. I know that wih her leaving to begin her married life there will come some changes. My consolation is the fact that my husband and I have one another, and the fact that our children continue to add another layer of fellowship and connection in our family make-up, even as they lead their own lives.
I am going to enjoy this wedding planning period, though. It's not everyday that your youngest daughter gets married, and we're elated for her and Patrick. Congratulations, and God bless you both!!
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