absolutely there was cake!

Just as a foreword, let me say this: "absolutely" is their magic word.
When my youngest brother asked Laura if she would be his wife, her reply had been "Absolutely!"
When they promised to love and honor at the wedding today, did they say "I do"?
Of course not!
Their responses had been fervent and positive: "Absolutely."
In fact, inside Tony's ring is inscribed that very word.
(smile)
I had the pleasure of lunching with them after the ceremony.
Where did we go for the "reception"?
The Carey Hilliard's on Skidaway Road, the one we had grown up going to, the one whose barbeque sauce is the one by which we measure all others.
Absolutely!
(smile)
Laura wanted to have cheesecake, so I suggested that it be their wedding cake...
lo and behold, abra ca dabra! Wedding cake it was!

Marveling at the size of this lovely slice,
drizzled artfully in cherry sauce,
festooned with whipped cream -
magical!

She daintily obtained a bite to feed him,
then did so, courteously and cleanly.
Nice!

He sliced off a forkful for her,
adding cherry sauce all around...

... and she opened wide, laughing,
as he guided the cake to her mouth,
being sure to not let a single drop go astray.
Good for him!

How wonderful that they share such a good sense of humor!
I wish Tony and Laura many years to enjoy each other and their life together!

i thank You, God, for allowing me to bear witness today.