When my dad used to write, he would always include a little weather report. He would write things like , “It’s muggy here on the farm today.” He would also mention any precipitation that was occurring or forecasted. Then, he would comment on the most recent flowers to bloom or crops from the garden that were coming on soon. He was a farmer at heart for sure.

Lately, that is all that I have done is watch the weather. Not for here in Indy, but for Golden, Colorado, where our son Patrick is getting married next week. The wedding is to be held at the fabulous Red Rocks Amphitheater, outdoors. Snow is in the forecast for the days coming up to the wedding, and the predicted temps for the day of are dropping fast. I have been watching that weather for the last month. Up until last week, my Accuweather forecast app predicted weather in the mid 60’s and some sun. Now suddenly, the predicted temp for next Saturday has a high of 40! Patrick has assured me that the heaters will work, and that all will be fine. To be safe, I’m packing my woolies. The below picture was taken this past summer when we watched David Gray perform there. It was a lot warmer then.

All will be fine. This I know to be true. All will be fine because next weekend is not about the weather at all. It’s about Patrick marrying the love of his life, Kelley. She is a beautiful spirit for sure, and she and Patrick suit one another. As far as daughter-in-laws go, we are getting a good one! Not surprising, because Patrick is such a loving and kind-hearted person that he was destined to choose a great partner for himself. He certainly did in Kelley. She is already a much-loved member of our family.

Kelley and Pat have waited a long time for this day. They met at the little league fields just around the corner, so they have known one another a long time. If there are two people who deserve all the happiness this world has to offer, it’s those two. In fact, we cannot wait to see them exchange their written vows to one another. So, weather be damned. In fact, bring on the snow! Well….maybe not the snow. Nothing, and certainly no weather, inclement or otherwise, can rain on this family celebration! We love you both!