THE BIG EVENT

7-11, Home of the Big Gulp -- Ding! Ding!

Kinda corny but at least Sam will always remember the anniversary of his second wedding. This morning started out crazy but what did I expect? I stress over the smallest of ordeals so you can only imagine how wired I was when I hit the floor at 6am. Deep breath.

We initiated the new porch by exchanging wedding vows on the south side of the cabin on the porch. Sam had Mike and Shannon standing up for him and I had Kris, Kelli and Holli. Before we started the ceremony, I told Sam to behave and not make me laugh. As our family and close friends gathered around, Lewis began the service.

I will never forget this part: During a prayer, I heard this "BBBZZZZZ" and when I opened my eyes, there was the most beautiful hummingbird hovering over my bouquet of flowers. The bird flit from my bouquet to Kris' to Kelli's to Holli's flowers. It was amazing! After "Amen", the pastor asked me, "Did you see that?" I said, "Did you?" He said, "That is a blessing."

Sam repeated his vows and I repeated my vows. We did the whole ring thing and with some effort made it without any tears. Yet. Another prayer and there he was again! The hummingbird proceeded to buzz us again! I had to lean forward and wipe my face on Sam's sleeve during the prayer because the tears were about to flow.

And so now I am a married woman and I feel extremely settled. The week was crazy and I did experience a few meltdowns but it was all worth it to feel as loved as I do today. My family and friends are very supportive and I am so very blessed. I look forward to this chapter of my life!

7-11, Home of the Big Gulp! Ding-Ding!