The day before Ted and I left for our vacation, Mom and Dad Close took us to dinner to celebrate. A celebration of many things; the burial of Mom's ashes to rest at Dad's grave site, our 5 year anniversary, Matt's 30th birthday, and of course...Mother's day. This day was very emotional, but we felt blessed to have each other. Christina and I are hurting tremendously for the loss of you both and we feel deep sadness for Justin as he himself copes with this unthinkable tragedy.
Toasts such as this help us get through the day.
Upon arrival at the restaurant, there was a bottle of champagne on the table and these very words printed on each of our place settings.
Nick and I wanted to start your special evening and weekend off with a toast:
To Matt, Happy 30th Birthday! We wish we could be there to celebrate with you!
To our friends, Teddy & Melissa, Happy 5th Anniversary! We can't believe it has been 5 years already. You have many more anniversaries to celebrate as you have had great guidance from both of your parents! Have a great time on your trip and we wish we could be there!
To Cindy, Happy Mother's Day! You are an amazing Mom! We are happy and so thankful that we have you as one of our Mom's. You've guided us all on how to raise such a beautiful family with all the love and support a family needs! We love you!
To Christina, Happy Mother's Day! You are following in your Mother's footsteps; you are an amazing Mom and have raised such a beautiful child at such a young age!
To Pat, Happy Mother's Day! You've raised two beautiful and strong daughters both inside and out; Melissa, my best friend and Christina my little sister I never had! We miss you!
Melissa & Christina, I know this is not easy with Mother's Day being this weekend. We are here for the two of you and will spend every minute and every day that we can with you.
To Steve and Cindy, thank you for gathering everyone for such a special night!
Please raise your glasses for the beginning of a wonderful celebration!
Cheers!
With Love,
Melissa & Nick
No comments:
Post a Comment