So yesterday marked the first small speed bump. As most know, this whole thing is a huge family affair. My uncle officiating, my aunt djing and speeches and all those good things.
Well unfortunately my uncle called me yesterday and let me know that his wonderful wife/my sweet aunt is in the hospital. Unless she makes a dramatic turn for the better and the hospital kicks her out, they probably will not be at the wedding, which means my Uncle will be unavailable to officiate.
Okay first reaction...."F***!!!" And the hyperventilation begins. My palms get clammy and my heart starts to pound. Well son of a bocce, what the hell. Breathe.. now spring into action.
So I wished my uncle the best tidings. I tried to convince him that there is nothing more important than him being with his lovely wife right now and that I would be overly mad at him if he left her right now. But the curse of our family is we always feel responsible for things out of our control. I do hope he knows that I'm not mad. Bummed, yes. Worried about my Aunt S, yes. But not mad at him in anyway. This course of events isn't his fault, nor is it anyone's. It just is the roll of the dice or the hand that was dealt.
I called my dad and R and filled them in on the breaking news flash. I then called my Aunt, the DJ.
Me- "Hi Aunt G. You know that umm... just in case scenario that you and I were laughing off the other day.. umm... well yeah.. Uncle P just called me and that just in case needs to become the new plan.
Aunt G- Okay, well I think I'm legal in all 50 states (she is a registered pastor with Rose Ministries) so I can do the service if you'd like.
Me- Okay, I'll call the Marriage License place and make sure they recognize Rose Ministries and we should be all good.
Aunt G- Great and I'll call my people and make sure they think I'm good and that there isn't anything more I need to do.
So after about an hour and a half of phone tag and informing all necessary circles of people, we have a backup plan that R and I are happy with. Aunt G will be fantastic, and I couldn't be happier with the solution than if it was Uncle P who was up there.
Oh there was some other wedding drama yesterday, but all in all that wasn't really my drama aside from people projecting their drama on to me.
I'm please it all worked out and we have a backup plan. Now I just need to think happy thoughts for my Aunt S in the hospital. I am sending all good karmic healing thoughts to her that she makes a speedy recovery and that everything will be golden for her and my Uncle. I love them and only want good health for them both. If you want go ahead and send your own good karma to them in my honor. It’s the best wedding present I could ask for.
And now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
