Tuesday, December 21, 2010

my little sister




she got married this weekend. my baby sister. the one pictured in this video with me. and i feel as i can just gasp and sleep and wonder where time went, and i can't even say her new last name without tremble.

and i keep picturing my little boy who stumbled down the aisle in his shiny black shoes and his black bowtie and his 13-month-smile, me kneeling in bridesmaid wear begging him forward into arms. in decades future it will be him, wedded, and me, daring to say his wife's name and trusting her to hug him tight enough.

i miss you, blogging friends, and wanted to share this for my mind is bursting with stories of ontario and family and december dry and white...

and right now, i am a winter tree dregging river streams, ice atop all green and frosted. my branches bare, my roots drink deep... i am renewing in this christmas air. and i pray the same for you.

so much heart, from here to yours...

32 comments:

deb said...

and I just happened to be on here for a brief time...
and to witness and soak in your joy.
congratulations.

The merriest of merry, the holiest of holy,

love you,

deb

Linda said...

Beautiful, beautiful girls. What a precious time Em. I can just picture that little one toddling down the aisle.
Yes, the time goes quickly but we have this day. I miss you and am so happy that you are soaking in the blessings of this sacred time.
Blessed Christmas dear one.

rain said...

so much love.

Sarah said...

Rest well, my lovely friend.

sperlygirl said...

so much love in this post, emily. wishing you and yours a lovely christmas and an new year that fulfills all your dearest wishes.

kendal said...

oh, the deep of sisterhood.

ELK said...

i
miss
you
.
smiles
so
beauty
filled

Mama K said...

Congratulations on the wedding of your sister. I never had a sister as close as you have, but it sounds like a very close bond indeed.

Farmgirl Paints said...

Awww congrats to your sis. What a special day and ugh you think like me. Always looking forward... thinking of what will be! Love your new look girl. Very classy and simple. Merry Christmas Emily:)

Craig and Bethany said...

Yes, I pray renewing for you. May joy settle like snow. I miss your posts.

And may God bless your sis and you son!

S. Etole said...

God's richest blessings of the heart for all of you this Christmas season.

Southern Gal said...

I've missed you, too. And, oh, how can he be big enough to walk down an aisle? Thank you for letting us see your sweet face for a second!

amy said...

merry christmas my friend! so happy for your sister.

Leslie said...

You are two QUITE lovely girls... i love your smiles. may your sister be blessed with much joy in her marriage! and i can just see your little one in his bow tie : )

much love to you and your family... may peace and joy and love and blessings abound to you in the coming year.

E Helena E said...

Thank you for this rich glimpse of love. I look forward to your postings later. Many blessings to you and your family.

Neva Flores said...

Congratulations! Enjoy that little boy, you will be a grandmother like me before you know it.

Nancy said...

Was renting a tux today for my man-child son, remembering when he wore a small tux and shiny shoes (and was so little he couldn't keep the tuxedo pants up above his diaper and they fell down halfway down the aisle).

Sweetness. Joy. Sadness in the swiftness of time. Knowing that God is present in and redeeming it all. Knowing we will all join together in eternal marriage celebration.

Merry Christmas, beautiful friend. Soak it all in.

Promising said...

Please feel free to take the awards in the post , share each award with 1 to 10 friends,

Awards 4 u, Merry Christmas

Thanks for the support to Jingle Poetry, best wishes for the year of 2011.

Mama Abby said...

oh sisters...love this and the glimpse into your family...it is precious...i loved watching you and another sister do 'song of zephaniah' you posted on facebook too...xoxo

SuzyQ said...

So wonderful!
God Bless Emily!
xx

Kamana said...

you are both so lovely... and so blessed to have each other. wishing you peace and happiness.

faith said...

Congrats on the new BIL! :) Such a wonderful post of the bond of sisterhood. Take care and be renewed! Merry Christmas! :)

Claudia said...

how nice - enjoyed seeing you on the video..have a lovely christmas time emily

deodate said...

Emily, thanks for sharing all of this. How special! There is a special bond between bloggin friends, it's very real.
Andie

Bethany Ann said...

so good to spout and slurp with you today, em. so good. xo

LauraX said...

How beautiful t see so much joy! Congratulations to your sister...wishing you and your beloveds a Christmas filled with love.

Jodi said...

Hugs and kisses and merry Christmas!

Deidra said...

My daughter has a boyfriend whose name I can't pronounce and they talk of walking down that aisle with God to lead the way. Yes. It's a thought that makes me tremble. And smile. And open up my palms to give it all to God.

Merry Christmas. Grace and peace to you and yours.

patty said...

merry christmas, miss emily and congratulations to your sweet sister!
xoxo

Carrie Burtt said...

Congratulations on your sister's wedding....what a blessing! I hope you had a Christmas as beautiful and wonderful as your heart Emily! :-)

Melissa said...

how i wish it could have been one of "my" weddings. i know you're spilling over with love, friend. glad to see you doing well with your sweet family. merry Christmas, sweetie. you're a lovely piece of Christ to so many, emily. hope you're having a glorious break. can't wait to see you in the new year. xoxoxo

Misha Leigh. said...

I love this, I love this, I love this...