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Grandmother of the Bride

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Today was a wonderful day of caregiving for my Mom. We got up early, I got her in the shower and set her hair. We chose her best dress, put on some makeup and got ready to go to her granddaughter’s wedding. Mom said that she didn’t really feel “up to it”, but I encouraged her that it would be okay. She was nervous about being seated in the front row because she “didn’t want to draw attention”. All of that went out the window as soon as she got there. She was the center of attention, but in a wonderful way. My brother was so proud to “walk” her down the aisle. When the bride saw her grandma, her eyes just lit up.

It was a perfect day, and a perfect wedding. Mom has good days and bad days, and today was one of the best days, both physically and mentally, in a very long time. I’m so glad that it all worked out so well.

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  1. Karen

    August 29, 2010

    How wonderful! I can only imagine how happy your mother was to be there to share this special moment. And you can feel good that you helped her to be there and experience this. Thank you for sharing this with everyone here.

  2. Sharon

    August 29, 2010

    How wonderful that your Mom could be at her Granddaugther’s wedding! What joy that must have brought to her Granddaughter and to all around her!

  3. G-J

    August 29, 2010

    I completely agree that it is wonderful that your Mom could be at the wedding! What a joy this was for everyone there!

  4. Bette

    August 29, 2010

    Thank you for sharing this all with us. I’m so glad you all had such a wonderful time. (:

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