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I assess my image in the mirror as Layla stands behind me, adjusting my hair accessories. My eyes travel up to one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever known. For a moment I feel I’m dreaming. How can this be?
I check the time.
“We have five minutes, Layla. I look great.”
The march begins. We step-by-step down the aisle, arm in arm, as guests’ happy murmurs hum us forward. The official smiles as Layla hands me off to her brother, Doug, my soon-to-be husband.
With the sunshine, through stained glass, angels descend to bless our union.
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Wow, that’s a rare confidence for a woman. I hope the wedding is just the beginning of wonderful times.
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Thank you very much :)
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A nice change to just have a happy story! :-)
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Thanks, Iain! I had to balance things out after my story last week.
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I like that you saw a blessing there
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Thanks, Neil. It was either that or aliens attacking ;)
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This was absolutely lovely, Lisa!
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Thank you, Dale :)
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:)
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There’s a story behind these simple lines, a future sister in law walking her up, the aisle. I’m going to believe it’s not a sad story.
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It’s not a sad story, Clare. I tried to put a twist in there. This is the happiest day of her life <3
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Nice story! :-)
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Thank you!
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A happy ending is a nice twist! (K)
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A lovely story
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Thank you! I like how some of the marital traditions have been modified to fit the times. Who says a man has to give away “his property” to another man? “The times, they are a-changin’. “
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That’s true. And it’s good too.
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Dear Lisa,
When my daughter in law’s twin sister married it was my DIL who gave her away in place of their father who had recently passed. Very sweet story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, I’m getting the goosebumps reading your comment. I’m happy my story was paralleled by someone’s, your loved ones’, reality. Thank you.
Shalom,
Lisa
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If only they’d have been there to bless mine! A delightful story, Lisa.
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I know what you mean. Thanks much, Keith.
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I do love a wedding.
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Things for humans seem about as good as they can be at weddings. Thanks for reading, Tracey.
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What a fab tale. Beautifully and tenderly written!
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Neel, thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed the story :)
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Lovely!
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Thanks, Dawn!
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i expected the usual twist. glad nothing sinister happened in the end. :)
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Me too! Like I said to someone else I debated on whether to go with angels or ETs attacking :)
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A magical moment to cherish with happiness.
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Indeed, James, thank you.
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I’ve never heard of a woman walking a bride down the aisle until your story and Rochelle’s comment. I just found out that a groom can have a “best woman.”
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Good to know about “best woman.”
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Lovely story – :)
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Thanks, AJ :)
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Well done. Beautiful story.
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Thank you, Athling :)
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Aww, the perfect day! Sweet and uplifting. I needed that.
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Thanks, T :)
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Dear Lisa , fairy tale wedding indeed. You create such a beautiful atmosphere with your words, ‘arm in arm’ against all prejudice. Thank you.
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Thank you very much, Susan.
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Everyone is beautiful on their wedding day.
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<3
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There’s such peace in your story. Simplicity at its best with murmurs of approval following them down the aisle.
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Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Alicia. Glad you liked the story.
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A very sweet story, Lisa. I could feel the joy!
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Thanks, Brenda :)
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If only everyone could be that confident on their wedding day or any day.
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Lovely story Lisa.
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Thank you!
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Awwww simply lovely
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Thank you, Laurie!
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There is nothing like descending angels to assure wedded bliss. Charming story, Lisa.
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Thanks much, Bill. Glad you liked it.
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