No, Sarah and I didn't elope! But today is my mom's wedding day. Just over a year after meeting Rick, they are tying the knot. Growing up in a loving, two-parent household, I had heard of kids seeing their parents getting remarried, but I never thought it would happen to me. Even today, just under eight hours away from walking her down the aisle, it still seems surreal. In just under eight hours she will become Barbara Parker. In just under eight hours I'll officially gain two new sisters (gee mom, you couldn't find someone with at least ONE son?!??!), a sister-in-law, and a future brother-in-law (if he gets around to popping the question)!
But how much will things really change? I doubt it will change much. Today is really much more of a formality, as the two of them have been acting like a married couple for at least nine months, and I feel like I know Liz and Sarah for a much longer time. The big changes this weekend are meeting the rest of Rick's family, including actually meeting Sarah, Pat, Chad, and Rick's parents, who because of distance have not been able to visit until now.
So this year is quickly becoming a year of new beginnings for my family. A new beginning for my mom and Rick, who have found each other and are dedicated to spending the rest of their lives together. My sister is expecting her first child this November. And just before the new year rings in, Sarah and I will be tying the knot. May God watch over all of it and bless us all!
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2008 seems like a huge year for changes for everyone! Changes make life interesting.
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