Ahhh, Summer!!!
This past week-end, Papa and I attended a wedding on Lake Murry… it was at 7pm, the temperature was 97F. It was Hot, Sticky, and Muggy!!! If you live in the south or have visited here often, you understand!!
The Lemonade Stand at the reception saved the day for Papa and me… I mean we NEEDED something coooool to drink…. and this was some ‘slammin’ Lemonade!!
Today, I made Lemonade like I do most days in the summer, I mean, I love my Iced Tea… but, Lemonade is my choice for a refreshing drink in the heat of the summer.
While making the Lemonade, I was reminded of my ‘Little Girl’, and her friend Katie. Every summer when she was small, Kay Kay and Katie, had a Lemonade Stand, or they sold homemade Potholders, or made some other something to be sold on the street corner. Yep, even then she was enterprising!!
Funny how memories can be brought to mind just from some small thing like Lemonade!
Well, in just a few short weeks, my little girl will not be mine any longer… on August 15, her daddy will place her hand in her husband’s hand and as they say…”give her away”.
Though we gave Justin permission to marry her, I wonder if we will truly be giving her away…. it will be oh so hard for her daddy and me, partly because she is the ‘baby’, and partly because we have had her with us so long.
Oh yes, she went away to college, and she moved in with a friend, but this child was like a yo-yo for awhile, coming and going and finally a little over a year ago, moving out on her own.
I know in order that their marriage work they must "leave and cleave”, and truly I am okay with that…
Justin, I do trust you to Love her, and take care of her, but please remember that you have a big part of our hearts… and that it won’t be easy for her or us.
Kay Kay and Justin, we will always be here to Love and Support you… just like we have always done in the past!!
“Let us Love one another, for Love is from God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7
Always,
Sharon
11 comments:
Isn't it funny what takes us down memory lane?? And always after enjoying a sweet memory of one of the children, I think, "Where has the time gone??"
I'm sure you are getting caught up in the wedding plans. How fun! There's nothing nicer than feeling happy about her marriage to this special young man!
I love lemon drinks to cool off.
We call it nimbu paani.
I squeeze lemon juice into iced water and add sugar.
Is that what lemonade is also?
please pray for my great niece, Katie, she just came out of heart surgery and the next 48 hours are critical, thanks!
:)
It is so hard to see them go but you have to let them learn to fly on their on. They usually come back to visit now and then or call when there's something they need.
Blessings,
AliceE.
Yes Indeed, Alice they always come back or call when there is something they need!LOL!!
Nice post, I pray God will bless and nuture this upcoming union.
Thanks Carey... that is my prayer, too, and that He will use their marriage to bring Honor and Glory to His Name!
Hi Sharon,
Haven't 'seen' you in blogging land for awhile. Glad you're still doing well and enjoying the good life.
Just remember you're not losing a daughter but gaining a son.
Congrats on the wedding! I pray they have a wonderful, full life together.
God bless! Sparky (Pamela) :o)
A post so full of a mother's love and longing. Your love shines through for your baby Kay Kay....even though they grow up, they are somehow *always* our babies!
What a sweet, sweet post. Wishing your daughter many years of happiness in her upcoming marriage...
Hey my friend....I didn't have a hard time with my son marrying at all. He got a great wife and we have 2 great grandson's now....but my girls....that is something else...my two oldest have "friends" now...grrrrrrr. Lord help me! Blessings my friend.
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