Saturday, May 30, 2015

May 30th, 2015 The Day of My Daughter's Wedding

May 30th, 2015 The Day of My Daughter's Wedding

9, 305 days ago, I stood in the delivery room watching the most fascinating thing I'd ever witnessed.

7,301 days ago, we held her hand as she walked nervously into her first classroom. I couldn't believe it was already that time.

5,475 days ago, we watched her play ball.

4,380 days ago, I first yelled, “turn that music down!!”

2,920 days ago, we consoled her when the boyfriend wasn't working out.

2,555 days ago, we witnessed a twinkle in her eye when she became sweet on this new kid from Thomas, Oklahoma.

2,280 days ago, we beamed with pride as she graduated high school.

2,190 days ago, we moved her into the dorm and then felt the strangest feeling as we waved goodbye and drove away.

730 days ago, we all gathered to watch her graduate college with honors.

285 days ago, we had the incredible pleasure of witnessing her overcome her fears when she accepted her first job as a special education teacher.

1 day ago, I practiced walking her down the aisle.

Today, I will hold her hand again, walk her down the aisle and stand by her side as she enters the next, most wonderful chapter of her life.

It doesn't seem possible to already be at this moment in time. Holding her in my arms for the first time, seems like just days ago.
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Today's wedding was out of this world, wonderful! It's almost 3am after what was clearly the busiest day of my life, literally, of my entire life. I'll wait until tomorrow night to recap this monumental day.

I have a few pictures on my phone. The photographer took a bunch. I can't wait to see and share some of those.

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I asked mom to dance with me. Thank you, mom! It was incredibly special!

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Noah didn't quite have the patience for the ceremony--but the reception? He had a blast!

I danced with both my daughters, mom and some friends.

My focus was so heavily on everything but food, I ended up with only 246 net calories after exercise calories burned. I couldn't keep up. It's one day. I feel fine.

I'm looking forward to more pictures and more writing about today in tomorrow night's edition.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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19 comments:

  1. NatalieMay 31, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Awesome! Congratulations.

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  2. UnknownMay 31, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    How wonderful.
    I am so glad the day was as special as you had hoped
    I can't wait to see more pics esp of you and your daughter

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 5, 2015 at 11:10 PM

      Thank you, TR! I can't wait until the official photos come from the photog!

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  3. AnonymousMay 31, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    I can't wait for more pics! The ones you posted look great already! Rest up today. :)
    Rosie

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  4. AnonymousMay 31, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks heavens for bananas and coffee; the perfect boost for a fast morning! I LOVE the pic of you and your adorable, tiny, mother... Your daughter is positioned like an angel on her shoulder! Your suit turned out perfectly too. :D Best wishes to the bride!!!!
    Megan in Texas

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 5, 2015 at 11:12 PM

      Yes--bananas and coffee-- Isn't mom the best? Her 4'9" next to my 6'3" is quite the mismatch. So cute! She's absolutely adorable!! :)
      Thank you, Megan!

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  5. Betsey C.May 31, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Best wishes to your daughter and your whole family! Weddings are wonderful times in our lives, and I am so glad you all enjoyed yourselves. That picture of you and your teeny mama is too cute. Can't wait to see more pictures!

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 5, 2015 at 11:13 PM

      Thank you, Betsey! When the official wedding photos come, I'll be sharing some here for sure!

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  6. UnknownMay 31, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    Noah looked so sweet in his tux. Two of the most handsome guys there I'm sure.....besides the groom of course. A very special picture of you and your Mom at a very special time. I too look forward to seeing more pics of your family. I imagine the fatigue hit pretty quick after such a busy but memorable day. You were able to go to bed with a clean heart on managing the day so well both with exercise and food and heart full of love.

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 5, 2015 at 11:15 PM

      Leah--well written, my friend. The fatigue did hit hard that night. It was with a clean heart and a certain mind! :) Thank You~!

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  7. GwenMay 31, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Sean, you look amazing! So young and healthy with your grandson! More like young enough to be his daddy, than his grandpa. You have SO SO much to be proud of!

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 5, 2015 at 11:15 PM

      Gwen, thank you!! I sincerely appreciate those words!

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  8. LuckyMamaMay 31, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Congratulations on your daughter's wedding. It's amazing how the time does indeed seem to fly.

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  9. AnonymousMay 31, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Sean,

    WHAT! No invites for your commentators? That sounds like an awesome wedding. Congrats. Seems you've done really well in the daddy department too.

    --Chris

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 5, 2015 at 11:16 PM

      LOL...Chris, thank you! It was a fabulous wedding day, for sure!

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  10. UnknownJune 1, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Looks like a perfect day. But so little food?

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 5, 2015 at 11:17 PM

      I ate well--just not enough. I was so busy and preoccupied, it just wasn't on my mind to eat more. I totally could have considering my exercise calories burned... It was too late--I just couldn't bring myself to eat more than I did.

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