BEACH WEDDING!

i have news! BIG news! After 38 years of bachelorhood, my son has decided to tie the knot! He came home in the middle of the day yesterday and told me the news. I had been suspecting the announcement Sunday when they spent all evening with us at my friend's house. His sister and the nephews were all there and we just lounged on the deck all afternoon. It was the perfect time to announce the engagement, but apparently, he lost his nerve. No, he said he decided to tell me first privately. Could be that he was not certain of my reaction. He always dreads to tell me that he is going on a trip because he thinks that I stress about it. So he delays telling me when actually, I just need time to digest the news and pray about it. Anyhow, it is official. Plans have already been made for a beach wedding. He has always been determined to have a low-key wedding on a tropical beach, forgoing all the fal-de-ral that his sister loved so much. She had two big church weddings and did most of the preparations herself. I guess she thought she could do the same for him, but the bride-to-be was in total agreement with him. I am a little relieved, I admit. The two of them seem so happy that it is hard not to get immersed in the glow. She is an extremely striking young lady, and will make a beautiful bride. Her sister will be maid of honor and my son has asked his nephews to share the best men spot. I do not think tuxedo's will be worn because of the heat, although it is scheduled for sunset. I am trying not to think ahead to the changes in our living arrangements and the obstacles that stand in the way, and instead be happy in this joyous occasion and the marriage of my only son. Of course, I have my own fear of flying to overcome, and the fear of the unknown that has developed with age, in order to be part of the ceremony. However, a trip to the Virgin Islands and a paid vacation is hard to resist.