Saturday, my baby will marry his beautiful fiancee.

Sara, has been the rock of our family as I went through a divorce to a bitter ex. Sara, has been there throughout the turmoil to help Josh understand the emotional roller coaster that goes along with divorce. The frustration that Josh has endured by having a parent that can't get rid of the bitter to get better, has put him in a predicament that any child young or old shouldn't have to go through in a life time. For that I'm sorry, but it's out of my hands. To Sara, kudos to you for being, that shoulder and listening ear when Josh needed it the most.

Sara, is as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. A caring, giving, loving and supportive person, my son has hit the jack pot of life in my eyes.

Josh, the day has nearly arrived. We so proud of you for your life accomplishments and how you have matured into a man these past few years. You are a wonderful man, and don't allow anyone to mislead your thinking. 

The skills you are learning in your new job is fantastic. I'm sorry that the company was swept away by forces beyond my our control. My dream for you to own the family business wasn't shared by both sides. I feel you over came the speed bump in life and have excelled in your drive to learn another industry that neither one of us would have guessed you would ever had to. I'll keep working on your company, so you can make a life for your beautiful bride and yourself.

 

Joyce & I are so happy for each of you. You two make a beautiful couple, where the love radiates in your actions.

By Saturday evening you will officially become One! We love each of you, our son & daughter!

We wish the very best life has to offer you and cherish the love each of you have showered upon us.

Have a great time in Costa Rica, the offer still stands if you need a couple of people to transport your bags, grin.

Love, Laugh, and Learn to funnel the support to each other daily and trust in The Great Man above. With that triangle, you will flourish in life, together, as one!

Love,

Dad & your other mother!

 

It's official, Congrats!

 
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42 Comments on 06.07.08 a day to celebrate. ThemThem to Josh & Sara

JUN
03
2008
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Duane, congratulations to the couple who soon will be united as one, and to your tribute. Bravo!

1:30pm • #1
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Awwwwwwwwwwwww what a gorgeous couple!   Congrats on gaining a lovely daughter in law!

1:48pm • #2
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Gary, thank you very much for stopping by and your congrats. Josh has become such a man throughout all of this. And Sara is unbelievable. They make an excellent couple that have flourished with the curves I we have thrown at them. So it became a public apology as well.

1:57pm • #3
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Duane ~ She is beautiful and your son is so handsome!  Congratulations on your son's marriage; I'm just trying to get through high school graduation!

2:17pm • #4

Congratulations, Sounds like you are gaining a wonderful daughter. The best of luck to both of them and a future full of happiness for all of you.

5:09pm • #5
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Dear Duane -- congrats on the expansion of your family. May God bless you and keep you all! Kudos to the lovely couple on their wedding! With warmest regards, wishing you all the very best, Carolyn.

5:58pm • #6
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Duanne, What a lovely tribute--I wish them all the best for a wonderful and bright future together--this is sure a beautiful way to start off!

7:12pm • #7

Congrats Duane...they look so happy together!

9:27pm • #8
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Duane, What a wonderful tribute to a couple who have endured. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage Josh and Sara!

9:32pm • #9
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Renee, thank you, she is a wonderful girl. Already wrote me a nice e-mail after reading it.

10:01pm • #10
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Kathy, LOL, I remember those graduation parties, exhausting. Before you know it they will be walking down the aisle.

Thank you for your kind words,

Duane

10:48pm • #11
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Dione, thank you so much. We are gaining a wonderful daughter, my son is a lucky man!

11:30pm • #12
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Carolyn, thank you for your kind words and blessing. It's the start of the rest of their lives.

11:36pm • #13
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Jeremy, they are like 2 pea's in a pod.

Thanks for stopping by,

Duane

11:51pm • #14
JUN
04
2008
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Carole, they get along wonderfully. They are a blessing to each other as well as the family.

2:30am • #15
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Debbie, thanks for stopping by and wishing them well.

Duane

2:37am • #16
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DUANE - It seems like your son has come through his adversity with flying colors.  They look like a very happy couple, and you clearly are a very proud dad who loves his son and soon-to-be daughter-in-law very much.  Congratulations!

5:07am • #17
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Morning Duane,

Congratulations to the happy couple and their proud parents. I have two married son's and blessed with two wonderful daughters as a result of their marriage(s).

Life is GOOD! 

8:27am • #18
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Adam, yes he has, and the sad part is all the adversity could be avoided if, well, that's another entire post. LOL

Yes, I'm very proud of both of them, I was able to watch them mature in front of my eyes the past few years. Were another day closer.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting,

Duane

8:39am • #19
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Congratulations, Duane!  It sounds like you are gaining a wonderful daughter (in-law).  Your son is very lucky to have found someone like her.  I wish them both the best and a wonderful loving life together.

9:41am • #20
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What a beautiful additiion to your family.  He'll wake up every day to a great encouragement!

12:07pm • #21
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Hal, thank you. I agree, I'm looking forward to officially call her my daughter. Congrats to you!

6:40pm • #22
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Brigita, thank you for the kind words and the wishes. They make a cute couple (can a guy say "cute?) grin

7:52pm • #23

Duane, Congrats on the upcoming wedding. It sounds like you are gaining an incredible daughter-in-law. Very nice tribute.

Dave

8:02pm • #24
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Heath, I agree, Sara brings a lot of positivity into the equation, something I found in my second life is fantastic!

Thanks for the kind words,

Duane

8:22pm • #25
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Duane - congratulations to your son and his bride to be. Sounds like the expansion of a wonderful family. And to you for your so obvious love for your expanding family.

8:28pm • #26
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Dave, thank you, I know the kids are following the comments and will appreciate you stopping by.

 

8:30pm • #27
JUN
05
2008
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Well congratulations there buddy. I'm actually going to a wedding on the same day. I'm very happy for you and your family. BTW my mom is doing better. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

4:03pm • #28
JUN
06
2008

Congratulations to you, your son and your daughter-in-law-to-be!  I would like to carry their bags as well - let me know if they need any more help!  Enjoy the day!

3:26am • #29
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Amy, they haven't bit on the offer...yet. I still have a couple of more days to work on them. I'll add you to the list. grin.

Thanks,

Duane

4:14am • #30
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great DATE Duane - that's Jeff & my anniversary :)

Blessings to your son & future daughter in-law!

Sincerely,

Grace

2:42pm • #31

It is so great to hear a father in law rave about his daughter in law - I LOVE your sentiments!  Lots of all good things to you and yours!

3:18pm • #32
JUN
07
2008
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Grace, Happy Anniversary to Jeff and yourself!

We had the rehearsal last night, the girls are off to get the hair done this morning, then to the church by noon and ready for a long day. Should be a fun one.

Thanks for stopping by and the kind words.

Duane

7:16am • #33
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Joan, thank you for your kind words. Sara is out of this world when it comes to caring for others. She will be an awesome addition to our family, were so happy and proud of the both of them.

9:12am • #34
JUN
08
2008
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Robert, the kids just left here and read your comment and said thank you so much.

Glad to hear Mom is doing better, what a relief. Hope the wedding you attended went well.

Duane

10:42pm • #35
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To all who commented, Josh and Sara's wedding went off without a hitch. They just left our home and wanted to thank each and everyone of you who wished them well on the start of the rest of their lives together.

Thanks for taking the time to make their day even more special in The Rain,

Duane

10:47pm • #36
JUN
10
2008

Duane,

That is a very good looking couple!!! You are going to have some beautiful grandchildren is my guess. Congratulations to your son and his finance and Congrats to you..........you must have done a pretty good job raising him if he landed a catch like Sara!!

7:56pm • #37
JUN
11
2008
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Bob, thanks for stopping by and the kind words. I would like to think humor myself that he found such a wonderful girl all because of me. I would call it lucky, grin. They do make a beautiful couple and hopefully follow that up with beautiful grand children. They made it to Costa Rica today for the honeymoon, lucky dogs!

1:21am • #38
JUN
16
2008

I want to see the wedding pictures now!! What a cute couple!! I know you're proud! 

2:59pm • #39
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Stacy, the photographer will hopefully have them posted this week she thought. I will get some on here for you to see. The wedding was beautiful. The kids newlyweds return from Costa Rica tomorrow, have to guess they will be very tan and tired.

3:49pm • #40
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Congratulations on the addition to your family. You'll make a fine father-in-law.

9:58pm • #41
JUN
17
2008
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Robert, thank you, they come home on Tuesday, looking forward to seeing them.

1:00am • #42

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