It was awesome.
I went out there with a negative attitude, which is really unlike me. Especially considering it revolved around Lake Powell, my home away from home.
I thought it would be a bunch of kids partying. No real plans for the future. I mean, hey! They had already been engaged for almost 2 years and dating for 13. I almost thought it was never going to happen.
And then we got there. Jaime took us to Antelope Pointe where they have a newly constructed restaurant....floating on the lake! It was truly amazing. I felt like I was a part of something greater than I. It was really great to experience this with Jon and a long time friend.
We had a really relaxing time and I even got to take a nap. I probably shouldn't have taken the nap since I still had a song to memorize before the wedding, but I was really exhausted! Then Jaime and Troy had their rehersal dinner. At their sushi restaurant Blue Buddah.
From the moment I walked into that place I was stunned. They weren't a couple of kids playing grown up. They had really accomplished something inspiring.
They literally built this restaurant. From building the bar, to laying the hardwood floors to constructing the slate tile fountain at the main entrance. Jaime even made all the pillows that were on every seat in the house.
The wedding was beautiful.
I was pleasantly surprised by how grown up my friends had really become.
How focused on a future they were.
How amazingly balanced they are in their life.
I felt guilty for being such a Negative Nancy, but I tried to make up for it by praising her for her accomplishments.
I felt extremely fortunate to be the one she considered above all to stand with her on this special occasion. To be the one to be her biggest fan on the day that was most important to her.
All I can say is, thank goodness for good friends!
