We just returned from a trip to Schulenburg. Our niece was getting married and we wouldn't have missed it for the world. I, of course, over planned without thinking about distances and time and family time. The wedding was at a Catholic Church that took our breath away. It was old and beautiful, the kind of church you pass on an almost deserted FM and wonder what it looks like inside and who attends it. The ceremony was beautiful, couple were striking, the church full, the priest young and kept the ceremony relaxed and yet formal. After the ceremony the party began, I mean reception of course. But it was a great party as only the John Sample family can do with a boat load of Czech friends and new family! Open bar, lots of food, kids playing, band tuning up, grooms cake, brides cake, young people everywhere. We had a wonderful visit with John and Gail. It had been so long since we had seen them. The cake cutting took place, toasts to Janessa and Andy, plates of food, plates of cake, and then the dancing. I loved sitting outside listening to the band, watching the dancing, and remembering good times of the past. I remembered when Grady and I first got married, I remembered listening to the band, having the best feeling in the world, knowing I had found my life's partner and realizing how much our love has grown over our 30+ years getting better and better. I hope Janessa and Andy live their life to the fullest, growing closer each year.
Denbigh, sorry we missed your album debut party. I know it was wonderful. Next time we head out in that direction, we will stop by.
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