5-7-05

the day I said I DO

         I remember that moment like it was seconds ago that had just passed like the wind.. The day that my ears heard bells and my eyes seen the alter..
         I remember the moment in which I felt lost and wondered how I was going to gain strength once again..
         I remember crying inside, the pain and bottled emotions from within that begged to be free..
         I remember realizing.. I had no father to walk me to my heart keepers
destination.. For he my father had passed the day after my 20th birthday..
         I remember my uncle taking my hand and hearing my cue to walk.. pause.. walk.. pause.. and telling myself "girl you better not fall, be strong!"
         I remember seeing flashing cameras and feeling like a baby that had just left their comfortable habitat.. all the while feeling safe and protected by my heart keepers presence..
         I remember making it to my destination and feeling all my pain and bottled emotions leaving like a thief in the night..
         I remember his words.. "through sickness and health" and mine.. "for richer or poorer," but most importantly..
         I remember the day 5-7-05.. The day we both said.. "I do!!