Older bride here, not our first rodeo so my situation is a bit different than some. Hugs to all of you during this time, wow 2020 will not be forgotten soon.
My FH and were supposed to be married on June 20th. We decided in late March to postpone to either September, next year, or possibly get married by the JP this year and a big party next year. We are in a resort area and were planning for 100 guests. Many elderly family members including my 94 year old grandmother. I was sad yet a bit relieved as we are getting ready to move back into our house next and sure had a lot going on without Covid.
Our state went into lockdown a few weeks ago and will be at this point, until April 24th. My 94 year grandmother fell in her assisted living apartment 3 weeks ago and broke her hip. They were in lockdown before the state lockdown. Went to the hospital, surgery the following day then 7 days there to rehab 2 days then back to the hospital a few days then back to rehab. Not the best prognosis. My aunt, her daughter (my mother passed away 12 years ago so that mixes in here) has not been able to see her only visit with doctors, nurses, and my grandmother by phone. I am in the business side of banking so no work from home for me. Crazy at work, helping people, keeping my staff calm.
Feeling stressed out would be an understatement. Add some perimenopause and wow, I had to check myself a few times.....hmmm must keep mouth shut right now, lol.
If there is one good thing in the midst of all this, the way my FH and I have navigated things at this time has only deepened my love for him. He is a veteran and his back surgery he was supposed to have at the end of march was canceled. He deals with pain, every single day. I am in awe of his strength, humility, kindness, and that he chose me to be his wife.
We are working on our custom wedding bands with the jeweler who did my engagement ring. Remote, with pictures of progress. I will marry this man. It WILL happen, and for that I am thankful.
So when all of my current life overwhelms me, I remind myself of what I have and be thankful for.
What are you thankful for, during all of this?
