A wedding!

Well, it's not what you think! Nope, it's not one of the boys!



It was grandpa!

Harold and Marlene were married on Saturday May 2, 2009 in Boulder Colorado.

I have to be very honest and say that the idea of Harold getting married again was very tough for me. But seeing them together calmed me and I realized that Harold and Marlene are well-suited, and that they will be able to take care of one another in their golden years. Being alone is something neither of them wanted for themselves.

There were moments of sadness as I realized that he was moving on with his life... And, There were moments of understanding... It seemed that Harold was letting go of my Mom, but I now understand that the love they shared will always be there, just as the love he has for Margaret, his first wife will always be there.

Harold was very good to my Mom. He took good care of her, and protected her, and loved her. He took on her whole family, and became a grandpa to her grandchildren. He will always be the only grandpa our kids will ever remember.

I know he will always love my Mom, and us kids, and our children. How fortunate is the man who can be married 3 times in a lifetime to 3 VERY magnificent women. Most of us are lucky to have that happen once in a lifetime!

The music during the ceremony was especially sweet. Dave and Lyle did a fabulous job. How they remained calm I do not know!

As they sang, "A lady like you." (sung by Glen Campbell) I could not help but think of my dear mother and the Lady she was and will always be. (Happy Mother's Day Mom!)

"Here I am....just an ordinary man, my virtues are few.

And I'm amazed....every morning when I wake...with a lady like you.

You're all the good things God put on this earth...

And you're so much more than I deserve.

What did I ever do, to win a lady like you?

Look at me, I'm as common as can be...but you make me shine.

and look at you...you're a lady through and through, so gracious and kind.

And when you're sleeping softly by my side

I look at you and I'm mystified...

What did I ever do, to win a lady like you?

Heaven knows I'm less than perfect, yet I have found the very best.

But it's a mystery, how someone like me, was chosen to be blest With a Lady like you.

You're all the good things God put on this earth...and you're so much more than I deserve, and what did I ever do, to win a Lady like you?"

(See what I mean.....!)

Then...

Dave had a surprise up his sleeve when he sang during lunch, acapella, "They think we're too young." (sung by Nat King Cole) Tender and sweet for sure.

You know, when Mom married Harold all those years ago, it was hard. But my love for her, and not wanting her to be alone for the rest of her life, over-rode all my emotions. It wasn't always easy...but, most importantly, I will always be grateful for the kindess and love Harold showed to my Mother and that she was not alone. And for the very same reasons, I am sure Marlene's children are accepting this marriage for the same reasons, as are ALL of us in Harold's family trying to do the same. 2 people are not alone any more.

Maybe this post seems odd to you, and I suppose it IS pretty odd. But I sure have learned that life doesn't turn out much like we planned it.