This first part’s just background noise: I hadn’t worn my Malabrigo shawl before. I hadn’t been planning to, either, for quite some time to come, but it really did match that outfit well and it was almost time to go.
Oh, wait, I realized as I pulled it out of its ziploc–weave in that last end and snip the other one before we go, quick! It had been carefully put away with its instructions, safe and sound, not quiiiite done. There. Done.
Nina liked it. “That one’s different–I like that!”
We were at a wedding this evening. We’ve known the bride since she was a small child. There was much celebrating, many reunions between old friends going on, many people who rarely see each other but love each other dearly, all coming together in joy. I found the grandparents of the bride, the grandmother having been a fellow swimmer at the CAR therapy pool when my kids were little; we threw our arms around each other. I saw others doing likewise, over and over. How ARE you these days!
Congratulations, Sara and Juan! It was good to see you being the happiest of all. Dancing for well-deserved joy; you’ve both chosen well. Our best wishes for happily ever after and always.