WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?

I couldn't believe it!  The days were going by so quickly!
April 2 was just around the corner.

Things were going pretty well.
Old lists were being checked off.
New lists were being made.
And I was feeling pretty good about the progress I was making!






It was time now for....

LIST #6

*Music.
*Tuxedos.

I LOVE music, so it had to be an important part of our beautiful day.
Perfect.
And exactly what we both wanted.
Although Odell was fine with leaving the music up to me!
Which I was happy to handle.
I had given much thought to it, and had come up with some pretty special ideas.
My sister, Cynthia, sang at my first wedding.
She has a beautiful voice, and I definitely wanted her to sing when Odell and I said, 'I do.'
I called her to be sure she would be able to come to Tulsa for her favorite sister's wedding?
Okay.
I'm her only sister!
Anyway, she was excited and happy to sing my requested song.
'Theme from Ice Castles.'
You know the one?  I love the words that start with
'Please don't let this feeling end. . .'
(I'm singing it while I write.)

Both of my daughters have lovely voices, as well.
So I asked my youngest, Lori, to sing a duet with David, a young man from our church.
'Household of Faith' was my song of choice and they both agreed to sing it for me.
My oldest daughter, Christy agreed to sing another song I love.
'We Are Standing On Holy Ground.'

Naturally, I wouldn't consider leaving my two talented sons out.
It was going to be the happiest day ever and everyone needed to play a part!
They would play a trumpet and trombone duet at the beginning of the ceremony.
'Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us.'
This beautiful song would play before anyone came down the aisle.
Before even the ministers and Odell walked to the front of the chapel.
I felt so blessed to have such a talented and awesome family.
Who were actually happy to take part in their mama's wedding.
It meant the world to me!
And still does.
There.
The music was taken care of.

Next was the tuxedos.
Very simple.
A quick call to a wedding formal wear place was made.
Required information was provided.
Odell would take it from there.  My wonderful, efficient groom!
He would handle this detail in the wedding preparations and would make sure all his men were properly fitted.

There!  
Done!  
Note the stars beside items on List #6.

I breathed a happy sigh of relief.  Everything was coming together wonderfully!
And beautifully.
There wasn't much more to do.
Except to try on my wedding dress which was almost complete!

I wondered if any bride anywhere could be any happier than I was?
I didn't think it was possible.
Soon I would be................... Mrs. Odell Edwards