Thursday, June 16, 2011

The Act of Being Engaged: Day 8

Day 8 was an interesting day. Another one of my coworkers found out that I am getting married, and she was very surprised. This coworker is a lady that is from the old school, so the next comment she made to me was; "I believe in  death do us part so if I get you a wedding gift I don't want you to return it to me." I started laughing, and then she told me that I better learn how to cook for that man. Then I told her that my mother was no longer living, so I will not be able to get her recipes. I then told her that I can get the recipes from my cousin. She then told me that I better get on that.

Then on my way home I was listening to Jamie Fox's song, I Wish You Were Here. I then started to think about all of the things my mother has missed: my graduation from chiropractic school, my graduation from Joseph Business School, and now my wedding ceremony. I then got sad because I realized that she has missed and will miss every important part of my adult life. Maybe that is way I am not that excited about this milestone because me very best friend will not be here to see it. I miss her so much, that sometimes I think that I just don't do stuff because I miss her. I really do miss her and I really wish she was here.

That was day 8, so let me know what you think. Until next time, I am out.

1 comment:

Heather said...

Don't ever forget that while she may not physically be here, your mother is ALWAYS with you. There are so many people, things, etc. that we wish for and sometimes we loose site of what is most important. The lessons that you learned from your mom, the love that she bestowed on you, the guidance, the lectures, the punishments, all of it have helped to shape you into the person you are today.
So while you will miss her on this very special day, know that she is with you. Be assured that she is pleased because you have gone into this marriage with the proper guidance and your household will be a God fearing one. You have taken the proper steps. You have been thoughtful. You have done everything in a manner that would be pleasing to any mother. She is with you! She is smiling! She is happy!