6/6/2015
For those of you who may
or may not know, I lived in Colorado and Kansas for a little time in my life.
And one of the biggest chunks was spent in the Colorado Springs area (for those
of you familiar with the area- I lived
in Monument, Colorado Springs directly, and Fountain… so from one end to the
other). In that place I met some amazing people. Lifelong friends, and people
whom I love so much, that it is very special when I see them.
This trip round I saw 2
groups of people, who pretty much consider me members of their family. One so
much so, that I actually have a certificate commemorating it.
When Kevin (who would be
considered my little brother) was getting married, I felt I needed to make the
effort to go out and be there. I thought about it as I looked through flights
and car rentals, and considered cost and taking time off work, but the more I
thought about it, the more I knew I would regret not going more than any amount
I could spend. So it was settled, I was going to Colorado.
I got to stay with a
family I just adore up in Monument. And after arriving in the wee hours of the
morning, had breakfast, talked, showered and was on my way! The wedding itself
was lovely. In the chapel, and the bride and groom (as well as the families)
looked beautiful. Full of love, hope and excitement. And the level of joy that
was expressed when they got to see me (after it having been a few years since
the last time I came out. I think maybe early 2012 or possibly even 2011?) was
so wonderful.
I got to sit with my
surrogate parents during the ceremony, which was lovely. Then pictures
(naturally) and then the festivities began! One of the highlights being root
beer floats!
The hall was lovely. Cute
flowers inside mason jars (A very fun summery look) along with a beautiful cake
trio! It was very cute. Kevin’s brother (AJ) was the DJ and chose a great
assortment of music for the party! I mean, time after time I knew the songs.
Only 1 song was played that I wasn’t familiar with, which was impressive since
most of them were not modern.
Now I was doing ok, (which
was surprising considering the fact that I had not slept in about 30ish hours
by then (seriously, read the previous post). But it came time for the big dance
I had requested. The YMCA.
You might say “why would
you request the YMCA at a wedding? No sweet sappy romantic song?” No good sir
or madam! I requested it because no wedding is complete without the YMCA. Plus
– it was my mom’s favorite song to dance to at weddings. She just thought it
was hilarious. And of course, she is correct.
So we get to it and we end
up forming a pretty big U with most of who was still around. Some of my new
found friends of Kevin’s (who I spent a good time laughing with) and some
family all came together to dance the YMCA. As I was giving my all to the
spirit of the dance I felt myself feeling the great need to take a nap in the
middle of the floor. It hit me. The lack of sleep and the insane traveling. I
was out of breath and my body wanted to give out.
It did not. Because I kept
going and finished the song (which felt like an extra-long song by the way.). I
didn’t think I would make it, but did. I was worried I was out of shape, but
then realized- I was exhausted and at a
very high elevation. Well, that, and I am out of shape.
Total blast though. I hung
around for a while after the wedding socializing with them until pretty much until
closing down the church. But it was wonderful to be with them on such a special
day. And it was wonderful to be with my Monument peeps as well.
It was a very fast
weekend. (I seriously did not sleep until 10:45 that night. Which meant I went
about 41 hours without sleep.) Consequently my body has informed me I’m not 19
anymore and can’t do this kind of nonsense without problems like catching a
cold and just generally being tired. But worth it.
Love those people so. And
they all asked me to come back for a longer stay next time. And Hopefully I
will be able to. Probably not before next year, but still.
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