Today I went to my Mom's house to do a few things but MAINLY to check on the RSVPs as they are going to her house. I also check her answering machine in case any important messages come and/or someone needs some information. Upon checking the messages, Mom recieved a phone call from the dry cleaner that there is a tuxedo she hasn't picked up since April of 2004 and that if it wasn't picked up by a certain time, it would be donated to charity.
That was my father's tuxedo and the last time he used it was for my cousin's Bar Mitzvah. It was the last time my father used that tux and the same day FH met my entire family. Now normally, I'd be saying 'Oh Mom doesn't remember things well.' OR 'I can't believe she waited so long to get this thing.' But I am thinking 'WHY did I go to the house and WHY is this call coming in NOW?'
The first thing I thought was 'I guess Daddy is telling me he wants to come or that he will be there'
My wedding is BLACK TIE.
I am not a very spiritual person nor am I a religious fanatic but during the entire process of planning this wedding, I said to myself, I hope there is some sort of sign (or signs) that my father will be at the wedding. People are always saying 'His spirit will be with you and I know that but I was looking for something more definitive. I think this was the first sign. I may be reaching but I'm going to go with it as Dad's RSVP.
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Leslie, thanks for sharing that. It's really touching and made me sit here at my desk and tear up...
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I can't believe I'm just reading this now.
Leslie, that must have been such a warm and wonderful feeling. I know your father is looking down from Heaven with pure pride and joy.
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What an incredible story. You must have felt he'd be there in spirit but he wanted to reassure you.
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That is a wonderful story. I think it happened to re-assure you that he will be smiling down at you.
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That is really touching. There is no doubt, he will be there.
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awww That's a wonderful sign, leslie!
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I'm tearing up at my desk
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that was definitely a sign. it's amazing how these things work. how can you not believe when something as incredible as this happens.
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Lelsie that made my cry. I don't generally believe in those kinds of things, but every once in a while things happen that are just too coincidental and can't be explained away. I think that's definitely the best RSVP you could have gotten.
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Posted by Goldi1021
I called my sister in Dallas and she wants Mom to decide what to do with it. I think we will end up donating it.
I really feel that this is some sort of sign to you. I seem to recall that you are having something sewn into your dress, but maybe you can take a piece of the tux and have it made into something for a keepsake for you?
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Posted by akaMrsT
That is absolutely a sign that he is coming - and making sure his tux is ready
I agree...
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He will definitely be there with you Leslie. It was a sign 110%.
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That's so beautiful!!
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I agree with you. I'd say that was his RSVP. I think that's wonderful.
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