When I was 4 years old, I was a flower girl. I remember bits and pieces of the day. I remember the maroon dress. I remember being on the alter in the middle of everything. Guess I have always wanted to be the center of everything! I remember wearing that dress for months and months. I remember the tight bun that was on top of my head. I remember the first song I ever fell in love with, "I Love You" by the Climax Blues Band. It was the song Uncle Jeff and Aunt Kim danced to. I remember the cake must have had at least 4 layers, with a ladder and with little "people" that I took home and played with. I bet to God that my mom still has those "people" somewhere in her house. I remember walking down the aisle and thinking how amazing it was to celebrate the beginning of a new life together. I remember the reception. All the dancing, all the drinking, all the family fun. The worst part of that day was when a 4 year old didn't catch the boquet, but I tell you what, 28 years later I have caught something much more magical, a Kidney Match. Last night at dinner I was given a "congrats" card. Huh? Inside were two of the pictures from that wedding so long ago, along with a "match". I read the card, I stop and think, and then begin to have racing thoughts... after a moment, my Aunt Kim says, did you see what fell out? It was literally a match. They were on the table, and I had no clue what they meant. No one smokes in restaurants anymore. Why were matches all over the table, what a safety issue. Ha! Not really.... it was for me to know, Aunt Kim was a match. And guess what, so is Uncle Jeff. I said, they were meant to be the perfect couple... they can save each other, and that flower girl from so many years ago.
I look at this as an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to get another chance. How do you thank someone for that?? There have been people in my life that haven't had the opportunity to fix mistakes, to mend bridges, and to start over. I will be getting that chance.
I can't say thank you enough to Jeff and Kim. They are giving me something that not many people can say, another chance!!! I love you both very much. I love your children too. I love everything about the last 24 hours!!
So, please come to the KC Klassic in August, we are now helping 2 families recover from a surgery!!
I love you all... M
What a beautiful remembrance Megan!!
ReplyDeleteI know that neither of us consider ourselves real "religious" people but I was sitting at my dining room table when I received the incredible news that Jeff and I were both a match for you. When I looked up the first thing I saw was a picture on my sofa table, (I have lots and lots of family pictures throughout my house), of you and me on my wedding day. It was as if God had placed that particular picture there to reassure me that this was His plan all along. :o)
I am so very proud of you and of what a wonderful woman you are. You mean so much to so many. We are both truly blessed for all that we have.
Kim