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A Petal in Hand: A Dedication to my Husband

5/2/2014

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On this day, 27 years ago, I stood behind closed wooden doors, waiting anxiously for them to open and hoping I wouldn’t falter or stumble.  That the next steps I would take would be into a new life that would bring me peace, love and protection.  And as I waited, my hands shaking, a little white petal fell from my bouquet and slowly floated back and forth, until I caught it ever so gently in my hand.

One door opened and eyes peered back at me for a second to make sure I was ready.  After a nod from the doorman, the second door opened wide, and I was engulfed in the grandness of the space.  The red velvet and wooden benches.  The tall ceilings and brightly colored stained windows.  The onlooking of friends and family.  I grabbed my father’s hand tightly, and he squeezed my hand back and said, “Are you ready?” And I whispered, “Yes.”  

The music started and the daisies trembled with every step I took down the aisle that day, until I saw your eyes and your smile.  And at that moment, I didn’t care anymore if I faltered or stumbled.  Or tried new steps and failed.  Or let go of the one hand I knew all of my life to hold another.  To hold yours.

And this is the way it has been since the afternoon of May 2, 1987.  I’ve never worried about being me.  I’ve never worried about where we’d go.  Because I have always known that just like the little white petal floating safely from its home that you would always be there to support me ever so gently, holding my hand.  And I look forward to holding your hand for the rest of my life.

Your forever loving wife, Sandie

Dedicated to Charlie

May 2, 2014

11 Comments
jeanene
5/2/2014 02:24:05 am

Absolutely beautiful! !!!

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Sandie
5/2/2014 10:13:49 am

Thank you! So nice to hear when someone likes your writing :-)

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John
5/4/2014 01:49:03 am

You write very eloquently and with great clarity. I really enjoyed this beautiful account.

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Sandie link
5/4/2014 03:50:03 am

Thanks very much for your comment! It's so great to get feedback - it helps me know if I'm going in the right direction with my writing.

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Emma link
7/31/2014 12:38:44 pm

This is just lovely. I remember on my wedding day I was so nervous that when it came to say my vows I said them so quickly that everyone laughed, oops! We have been married fourteen years, I hope that we get to twenty-seven like you, I am sure we will. Congratulations to you both :)

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Sandra Will
7/31/2014 07:41:18 pm

Thank you, Emma! I'm glad you liked it. And thank you for sharing your wedding experience. Sounds like you'll be married for a lifetime :-)

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Aamir
8/4/2014 04:56:32 pm

Well Written : We are looking to marry but the social issues are the hurdles & making it difficult for me. I am disappointed about inequality & status issues. No one is ready to accept us in the society ;-(

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Toni
1/31/2015 12:16:18 pm

made me teary eyed my 12th anniversary on the 14th of February

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Maria
5/2/2017 11:23:51 am

Congratulations to you and Charlie! What a lovely beginning to the beautiful life you have built together.

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Sandie
5/3/2017 02:37:06 am

Thanks very much, Maria! Looking forward to many more ?

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Belinda C link
4/11/2021 03:00:03 am

Great blog

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