Connie,
You know, when you were little you used to say you would never get married. You were to be an explorer. For awhile I even believed you would fulfill that promise. I knew you would do whatever you set your mind to. You were like that. Are like that. And darling, I love you so much. Please know that. I think you do.
Enjoy this day, drink up every moment of it. This girl, whoever she may be, must be very special if she's gotten you down on one knee. Ha ha, I bet you're thinking. Very funny, Mom. Or maybe you're not thinking that at all. Maybe you are crying. And if you're crying, I am ordering you to stop it right now. This is a day of joy.
Conrad, as I write this, I see my baby boy, dark hair curling around his ears with that silly smirk on his face. It makes my heart ache to think that I won't be around for your wedding. But I'm with you and I love you. Did I already say that? It's truer still. Be the man I know you are.
And when you fly off to your honeymoon destination, give Belly a kiss from me.
- Mom