Two weddings down, and two to go, in the next month! It has been so wonderful seeing Isaac and Bridgid, and Michael and Lydia, start their lives together. The weddings were beautiful...Nicholas ws the best man for Isaac-he was so happy he was glowing at the ceremony, so happy for his best friend....Mikey was in Michael's wedding. He wore top hat and tails! Very handsome! Both events were wonderful, fun, beautiful, and a blessing to all! Now, we gear up for the next event. Christopher's best friend Chris' wedding June 20th. Between now and then we have Mary's bridal shower, Michael's Graduation/Going-away party, Nicholas' 22nd birthday, my birthday and Mike's high school graduation. My head is spinning! I am glad for work...I am the church secretary, and although I only work twice a week, while I am there I am not feeling the stress of all the demands of planning for everything. Christopher's wedding is June 28th, and then Michael leaves for Boot camp at Parris Island the next morning. This is the event that I am dreading. On one hand, I am a fairly reasonable person. I know about the boot camp/basic training because of Christopher. The difference is that he was reserves, and was coming back to attend college etc. Michael is not. He is heading down the Marine Corps career path. I have moments where I think I wil not be able to take it...when I envision that goodbye, I think I will not be able to do it. I know that I cannot deal with this now...it isn't time yet. The time has not yet come. There is a countdown going in my heart...what do you say to your son when there are only 30 days left till he leaves. This feels different from everything else...So, I pray. I pray, and I keep giving it over to the Lord. I cry, mostly in the car when I am driving...or in the shower, which is a wonderful place to shed a tear or two. I am determined to stand strong, and be found faithfully trusting the Lord.
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