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February 05, 2007
Post - Dallas Thoughts
It's been a long time since I've been with a group of girls that are all my age, all fun, all nice, and all ready and willing to get hyper at a wedding reception and dance like crazies. I purposefully ate the chocolate groom's cake with chocolate icing and drank some really tasty coffee just to get wired and dancedancedance.
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It helps to get uninhibited when you're one of eight girls wearing the same dress.
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We danced in a circle around the bride to "Twist and Shout." That was fun. And we didn't plan it. It was just fun!
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About 10 minutes before the getaway, the groom was walking determinedly out of the reception hall with bride by the hand. She was being a good obedient wife and following along, but greeting people and chatting with people while being gently and firmly pulled out the door. He took her to the changing room and waited outside while she and her mom and sister and aunt helped her out of her gown and into her getaway outfit. It was quintessential Heather and Troy, and it was good to see. He's going to be good for her.
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I've never seen a bride or been connected to a wedding that had every detail of the wedding weekend planned so well. Heather was totally relaxed and enjoying every minute. It was refreshing. And highly recommended. You should all do that if you're not already married.
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I danced a crazy fun tango with Marshall Rowe. He basically stood there (still stepping in rhythm) while I did things like spin myself and dip backwards and spin again. It was fun, and he laughed. I'm glad he was there...he meant a lot to Heather while working on the mountain.
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It's vital to have lots of friendly helpers at a wedding. I stood in the dressing room watching a bridesmaid have her hair curled by two of the most beautiful, most graceful, tallest sisters ever. Then I had my hair curled. I was telling another bridesmaid about it during The Wedding Pictures, and she agreed. "They surround you with such gentle conversation, too." Ahhh. Who need a massage, a pedicure, or a glass of wine to relax when you've got those two sisters to gently take over your hair and have great conversation? If you're reading this, thanks, you two.
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I was seated at the "Thanks, but we're taken" table at the rehearsal dinner. Others, including some bridesmaids, some house party, some groomsmen, and some ushers, were seated at what we called the "Swinging Singles Table." It didn't look like anyone met their Mate of Destiny, but nobody can tell until the love wakes up.
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Being in a Successful Couple and really liking it, I want others to be in one too. So I have been thinking of suitable single men for these unattached ladies...but then I mentally slap myself for treating them like they're not good enough on their own. That tightrope walk never ends. I think the key is to acknowledge that it is a tightrope walk and to listen...singles, if I steamroll you or make you feel like you're outside the club, please tell me.
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I laughed more in 72 hours than I have in a long time. It was great to be there without the Dude so that I could just relax and be with the girls.
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Although I missed him. But it's easier to be the one who's away having an adventure and traveling, than to be the one left behind. You're used to the routine you both developed (which, believe me, isn't the easiest thing to get used to!), when BAM all of a sudden the other half of the routine is gone. It's like missing a finger...makes me thankful I'm not a widow.
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There were so many rooms of us in the hotel that it felt a bit like dorm life again. A lot of us put the little security lock (the thing that passes for a security chain in hotel rooms) over to prop the door open and walked in and out of the hotel rooms. That was great.
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And I think that's all for now. It was a wonderful weekend, a wonderful wedding, a beautiful bride, and handsome groom. Married folks, aren't we thankful? Singles...if God can put Heather and Troy together one year after she moved to Chattanooga, then He can find you a mate too. AND there's that damn tightrope again. I'm sorry if I crossed the line and steamrolled you again.
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Dearest Krista,
Thanks so much for all of your thoughts and compliments. As for the tightrope, well, I know a couple of singles who like it that way, but I personally have a list of 30 people who are desiring to be married that I'm praying for daily. Chances are, if you meet someone single, they are trying to figure out how to live now for God's glory while dealing with the struggle of possibly desiring something else. As much as those who are married need prayer for stronger marriages in an age when marriage is so downgraded, our single brothers and sisters need strong prayer for so many different struggles. Keep praying sister. You are such a dear, dear friend and prayer partner for me!
much love,
the happy bride
Posted by: Heather at February 12, 2007 07:59 PM