Marriage and Nana's

So, I just got married... again! No, actually, my marriage just got validated, so essentially, I renewed my vows. When Tim and I got married in May of '03, a non-denominational minister did the deed. My Nana was not impressed. The only thing that kept her from freaking out was that I promised her I would get married in the Catholic Church. It's been a long time coming, but we finally did it on Wednesday, July 1st. My husband is thrilled to have two anniversaries!

Unfortunately, Nana didn't make it to see us. She passed away in August of 2007, right before her 92nd birthday. So, you'd think the validation would have been moot, but I just couldn't stop thinking about it. Nana was haunting me... so, I finally started the process.

It was just like a full ceremony, except it was in the chapel and no one was dressed to the nines. We even exchanged rings - and Connor got to be the ring bearer. It was wonderful, and made me remember how amazing it was to get married in the first place.

I am married - again! - to the greatest man on Earth. He's my life, my love, and my light. He waits up for me if I don't come to bed... he calls me just to say hi... he tells me he misses me when I'm gone... he tells me I'm beautiful, even when I don't feel like I am... I could go on and on and on... I am ecstatically happy to have gotten lucky enough to coerce him into marrying me. And, of course, he gave me the other light of my life... my son.

And for my Nana... I miss her terribly. She helped to raise my brother and I. She was an extraordinary woman. Wickedly independent until the end. We always used to joke that she had God's ear, because whenever she lit a candle for something, sure enough... it happened. From my Uncle's staying out of the thick of it in Vietnam to my doing well at a tournament, it always seemed to go her way. And I am absolutely sure God is enjoying her company, now. And I hope she's pleased that Tim and I are finally "official".

Love you, Nana...