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Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: Jill D. on June 05, 2007, 09:07:39 PM
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My daughter was married last Friday...civil ceremony, we will be having a Christian ceremony on June 16th in my sister's back yard. Danielle (my daughter) dropped "the bomb" on us the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend, so we have had about 4 weeks to prepare. Actually, once I got over the shock, I am rather enjoying the ease of planning a small wedding and forgoing the BS that goes along with a large, months-of-planning, church wedding (not to mention the expense!)
No, she's not pregnant! Her (now husband!) is a Marine (MP), and has been on active duty since Jan. 2003 and did a tour in Kuwait and 2 in Iraq. As of this January he has been in the inactive reserves and has until Jan. 2011 in the reserves. Three weeks ago he received a letter that they want him back...if he goes voluntarily he may be able to get placed on a base that is currently not deploying troops; if he doesn't go now, he will be ordered later. Well, Casey (my new son-in-law) and Danielle apparently had made plans to get married in two years and this sped things up since they just don't want to be apart. I was concerned about a few things (amount of time they have known each other; Danielle finishing college; her age - she is 20 and he is 24, but I can't say much because I was 20 and hubby 23 when we tied the knot 24 years ago) but she is a smart cookie and they had discussed and made lists of pros and cons of different scenarios and this is what they really want. I was mostly sad about her moving as we are very close and I wasn't quite ready for this! However, I got a grip and reminded myself that children do grow up and leave.
The great thing is we really love Casey and they make a good match. I know his dad (he teaches and coaches football at our High School) and since his family lives in the same town I KNOW they will make trips back....maybe even settle back in Michigan, if the economy ever improves!
Just wanted to let you know what was consuming my time these days...along with work, physical therapy, drs. appts, lab appts...blahblahblah. You all know how it is - LIFE!!!! :)
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GREAT NEWS. Congratulations!! to your Daughter and her new Husband.
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Congratulations! Sounds exciting. It is very hard to see them go and it takes a while but eventually you will adjust. I suspect your phone bills are about to grow huge. Take care of yourself, not too much stressing out now. I'm sure it will be perfect and a lot of fun. Be sure to post pic's for us.
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Congratulations!
Got any photos? :pics;
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Hi Jill!
Congratulations to Danielle and Casey! I wish them many, many years of happiness :) !!
Hugs, Kelli
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Good news is always appreciated around here. I wish them many happy years together!
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Jill, I am so excited for you. I bet the day was lovely. You have raised her well and is the woman she is because of your example and leadership. It is hard to let them go into the world to make their own mistakes but they are in love and life is good. Is is wonderful you have something to celebrate and we always need good things in our lives to offset the bad. Oh to be 20 again --- young and in love, it doesn't get any better than that!!
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Congrats Jill!
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Great news Congrats!!
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:yahoo; That's wonderful news. I wish them a long and happy life together. :grouphug;
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Awww, how sweet, Congrats to Jill and the newly married couple :wine; :wine;
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:clap; Congrats! :bestwishes; to the bride and groom!
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:2thumbsup;
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Congratulations!! Love is in the air! :)
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Congratulations. My daughter was just married 3 weeks ago. Hey ,pretty soon we will be able to spoil their kids and then just give them back !!! :)
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Congratulations. My daughter was just married 3 weeks ago. Hey ,pretty soon we will be able to spoil their kids and then just give them back !!! :)
And Congratulations to your daughter (and yourself) as well Razman :2thumbsup;
*singing* ;musicalnote; Love is in the aaaaaair ;musicalnote;
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Congratulations to you Jill and also Razman. You both need to post some photos. I bet they both looked beautiful. :bestwishes; Liz
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congrats Jill- I wish her well.
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Thanks for all of the well wishes...here is a pic from the "legal" wedding...after the ceremony on the 16th I will post the "real" wedding photos!
EDITED: resized pictured as requested-kitkatz,moderator
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She is gorgeous! Great couple.
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Aww Jill, that is a beautiful pic, cant wait to see more ::)
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Thanks for posting this - they are a beautiful couple!
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:cuddle; Beautiful Photo. Can't take their eyes off each other. They look very happy together. :)
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I have many awesome pics of my daughters wedding, but I have issues with trying to size them! Here is one that she sent to me (this will also publish in our local paper)
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Ooops....here's is the photo (I hope!)
EDITED: Resized photo to size allowed - Goofynina/Admin.
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What an absolutely beautiful couple :clap; ohhhh how i love a man in a uniform ::) ;) Thanks for posting the pic Jill :2thumbsup;
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Lovely... thanks Jill! :cuddle;
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Congratulations!! Low-key weddings rock! My hubby and I had one almost 7 years ago and it was wonderful! My sister's boyfriend is going to Iraq in November....I will say a prayer for your new son in law. My brother fought for a year in Afghanistan and it is so nerve-wracking to have a loved one away at war....hugs and congrats to you and your family!
Beth
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I need to give an update on the happy couple....so much has changed in their plans. Casey (my son-in-law) had a post lined up in Missouri but when he had not received his orders by late July, he called up a recruiter friend to see what he could find out. Turns out that since Casey was approved for disability after his last tour (he suffered substantial hearing loss and back injuries after being thrown onto a rockpile after a bomb exploded), the Marines aren't too interested in having him back active. If Casey wants back in, he has to rescind (sp?) his disability and go through physical re-testing. Since the physical standards are so high for the Marines, he feels quite sure that he would not pass the test, and be left with nothing. So, his current status is inactive Marine Reserves and both Danielle and Casey signed back up for classes (at least he can get his GI bill), and they both are now gainfully employed and staying put until Danielle finishes her degree at MSU (unless, of course, the military has other ideas....they technically "have" him until Jan. 2011).
I felt bad because Casey was very disappointed...he LOVES being a Marine, but on the other hand it is nice that they will be hanging around for awhile! :usaflag;
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Such a beautiful couple. Best wishes! :wine;
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What a beautiful couple. :2thumbsup;
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They are a lovely couple. I know you are glad how things have worked out. It will be good for them to start their life together instead of being in seperate countries. And you will not be so worried. Wishing them a wonderful life filled with goodness and love.
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It's hard to hold a Marine down, I know how he must feel but I'm sure he made the right decision. Good Luck with your future Casey and Thank You so much for serving our great Country.
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Beautiful photo - congrats!!
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A beautiful couple.
Best wishes to them for happiness and wonderful memories through the years.
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Thank you everyone!! :) :) :)
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I just saw these photos now. Your daughter looks gorgeous. What a great looking couple. I wish them all the best. :cuddle;
Amanda
xxoo