Hi Everyone,
Holly here. I just wanted to share with you all some
details from Michael and Alyssa's wedding on Saturday. It was an absolutely
beautiful day in Windsor, where friends and family gathered to celebrate the
happy couple. Alyssa of course was stunning, her beauty was absolutely radiant.
We were prepared for some terrible weather, due to the forecast,
however miraculously the temperature and conditions were perfect. I have a
feeling Dad was up there working his magic, shining down on all of us.
Mike and Alyssa were married at Pointe
West Golf Course, the club where Michael is a member. The venue was decorated
beautifully, with some hand-made details by Dad. The bride and groom requested
that dad write the table numbers using his wonderful calligraphy. Months ago
dad got to work, hand crafting each number. We were so thrilled he was able to
complete this task, it was so great to see his touch sprinkled throughout the
day.
While the day was of course very emotional
for our family, we promised dad that we would celebrate, and were given strict
orders from him to "party until the wheels come off". Mom spoke
beautifully during her speech, talking about the incredible man Michael has
become, reflecting some of Dad's best qualities. Dad's absence was felt by the
entire room on this day, but his love and his memory helped light us all up. We
are learning to experience dad's influence and presence in our lives in a
different way- we carry him with us always.
