I don't know how to write this post without falling into cliches. Last night, the first of my childrens' peers got married. It was one of those circle-of-life moments. I met Ilana's mother in Lamaze, when I was pregnant the first time. When Seth was a few days old, Lisa brought Ilana to visit our apartment, braving the December cold with a 10-day-old baby Ilana.
Ilana is the same age as Seth. Ilana and Rachel were in the same Israeli dance group and went to the same summer camp. Lisa and I rode the motherhood rollercoaster together, through happy and hard times.
How could Ilana be old enough to be married? I mean, I understand the math, but it was breath-taking to watch her and Stefan pledge to join their lives. I remember her as a stubborn little girl, as a kind friend, as a talented dancer. And now she is all grown up. She is intelligent and passionate and loving. I feel so honored to be part of her life.
In the spirit of love and compassion, I thought I'd post a photo of the mittens I am knitting for The Children of Pine Ridge before I box them up. I want to send them before winter ends!
Ilana was a beautiful bride. I wish her and her husband many, MANY happy years together!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to see them grow from tiny little ones into adults who marry and have jobs and kids. I wonder if anyone thought that about us as we grew up?
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Meredith
Great snapshot of the happy couple . We are at the same point in our children's lives! How fun that we have forged friendships with our children's friends families! They are few and rare but wonderful. Pretty bride!!
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What lovely mittens. And congrats on the marriage. Isn't it something to see someone age so fast! I have a couple of second cousins who are almost 5 and I remember when they were born !
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