“What is the color of love?” my friend Julia in Berlin had asked. Rather wittily, or so I thought, I responded that, “Love is color-blind.”
But no it isn’t. It is indeed that rosy glow in the photo above, one that I have been saving for a special occasion.
And I have one.
My dear friends and readers, I am delighted beyond all belief to announce the engagement of my Mom, Linda, to her incredibly charming companion, Leonard.
Love rules.
Love conquers all.
It shines a bright light into our darkest corners.
It banishes fear. And doubt.
Love proves that we never, ever know what is in store for us.
My most profound Congratulations to a couple that inspires me, that reminds me constantly to believe in the power of True Love. I wish them nothing but happiness ahead…
and now: good morning!!! it's another bright and sunshiny day.
bisous xx
What a remarkable post, for so many reasons, Heather. Such happy and hopeful news! (And I love david terry's mention of scandal… how delicious… and poetic.)
A mirthful congrats to your mother and Leonard (and like a few others, I'll be curious to know what you plan to wear), but I have other questions, should you care to share. For example, I'd be interested to know how long they've been together, and why they've chosen to actually tie the knot.
As a "femme d'un certain âge" (il faut avouer que c'est plus joli en français…), and one with a paramour (not quite a POSSLQ), I'm on the receiving end of questions as is he about when we'll get married. (The US is very big on marriage.)
Personally, I feel no need, but I am fascinated by the willingness of those who wish to make that very special commitment a second time around, and later in life than we typically expect.
Any stories you'd like to share?
Oh gosh Julia, there were too many typos in my last reply! That can happen in my just before sleepy state. But three times yes? Thank you, tu es formidable et tres sympa en plus…!Sending love right back to Berlin, not so far finally…Bonne Nuit…
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heather <3
i have a tear in my eye!
what a beautiful post!!!! wonderful photos!! and yes yes yes; love conquers all!!!
i raise my glass of lemonade just now and drink to this and to your mum's engagement with leonard. so happy!!!!
the best is yet to come.
sending LOVE (what else?) and waving from berlin,
julia
Ms W, thank you, thank you for all of your wonderful comments here–and for following to boot! I can't stop thinking about your last post.
Really absolutely thrilled to have you here and hooray to the amazing force behind tg for making the introduction…
Everyone, this is my Mom! She really appreciated your kindness…And she is right!
Congratulations! That is wonderful news indeed. x MsW
My most joyful gratitude for eveyone's wishes. Heather's readers are the most articulate and charming clan ever !
Merci, Vicki. No date has been set yet. They hadn't even discussed it before hand, nor what type of wedding it will be–I love that. But it seems as though they are aiming for September/October.
And yes, I have been pushing for a honeymoon in Provence!