Wedding present my son's wife gave him!
glenda_al
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Skydiving!
He's retired 82nd Airborne and hasn't jumped in 19 years.
He did today!
His smile says it all :o)
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Georgysmom
8 years ago
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Comments (33)Son had a large wedding and reception but because it was in the afternoon, no dancing. But if we did have a song it would be Celine Dion's "Because You Loved Me." His small high school graduating class sang that to the parents then they gave the mom's a rose. Talk about crying! DIL knows what a close knit family we are and she loves how close I am to my son's. Now that she's a mother of a son she really understands the special bond between son and mother which is not like the old saying goes, "A son is a son until he takes a wife, a daugther is a daughter for the rest of her life." Heck, I still get onto my children! I'll always remember Barbara Bush speaking about Jr., "Just because he's the President doesn't mean he can put his feet on my coffee table!" lol...See MoreXmas present for adult son who doesn't return the favor????
Comments (30)Sunnlover, I don't feel your statement about grown women being babies is fair. Many of us have raised our sons to have wonderful qualities, teach gift giving and sending thank you cards. Has it ever occurred to you that sons can be self-centered? It doesn't have to come from the mother, the self centered traits can come from the father, or actually neither parent. I raised my son without a father figure. His father was out of his life by choice. He married again and did not pay child support, because he made the decision to not to be in his son's life or support him. They connected later, before his father passed away at the young age of 52. Sometimes children are self made. Sometimes they are purely selfish, and only think of themselves. Unfortunately, it's life. If we're disappointed by the actions of our sons or daughters, we make the decision to move on with our lives, and forget about pleasing them anymore. After all, it's not one sided. We are not obligated to love unconditionally, especially if it's not given in return....See Morewalking down isle on my wedding with son and father
Comments (3)I think it is an absolutely charming idea. I would love to see a wedding like that. I don't know your dad, of course, but if you choose just to have your son escort you, I would be surprised if your dad were upset and saw it as any kind of disrespect. If you are old enough to have a son in the military, you are of an age at which I would think most women wouldn't be having their fathers walk them down the aisle anyway -- especially not for a second wedding. In fact, if I were your father, I would prefer it -- because I would want to SEE your son walking you down the aisle. Congratulations on your wedding, and good luck to your son in Iraq....See MoreSon Got Engaged, wedding planning not going well
Comments (5)You all have to keep focused on what's really important -- the impending marriage - and not the wedding. Accept the return of the money graciously, and let him know that you want his marriage to succeed. It is not a good sign if he is embarrassed of his family, but so be it. In any case, the couple should have the kind of wedding that they want but also that they can afford. Let it be a pot luck picnic for 150 or an elopement. But remind your son not to take his eye off the prize -- the marriage ahead- and that you won't either. Good luck! Oh - you could ask if you could host an engagement party or party after the wedding to introduce the bride to your family and friends....See Moremojomom
8 years agoWhat a great gift and they look so happy! Adventure presents are so rewarding. Mom gave my DH and our SIL a backcountry ski trip for Christmas and both said it was their best present ever. On a related note, my Christmas present to DH came in this week. He has been playing with it all day and can't wait to get it on the water (probably next weekend).
Elmer J Fudd
8 years agoglenda_al
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSon turns 50, November. 19 years ago was his last jump when stationed at Ft Bragg, NC, and was medically retired due to an injury., with military benefits.
. Jump was successful and his smile says it all. He's blessed with a loving thoughtful wife to gift him with such a wonderful experience.
My son is a wonderful person and I am proud to share pictures.
susanjf_gw
8 years agorhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
8 years agokatlan
8 years ago
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