My Uncle Billy - Celebrating Life

During times of bereavement, you may wonder why the feeling of sadness overwhelms so many of us. Memories can cause grief while creating a sense of melancholy. Such an experience happened to me while attending my Uncle Billy Memorial Service. For instance, while reminiscing an interaction with Uncle Billy when I realized his son's real name was Robert Jr. Basically, I had grown up with his son as childhood cousin, and I never realized that he was a junior until his demise. After I learned this new revelation, I was eager to ask Uncle Billy how Robert became a junior. When I inquired, Uncle Billy quickly uttered, "I should know his name since I named him.  I was there when he was borne and I told them to name him after me." Then I realized Uncle Billy real name was Robert too.  In other words, names are truly meaningful because they prove the richness of your character. Like my Uncle Billy whose reputation far exceed his personality within the community of East Chicago since the  meaning of  "Robert" is fame. Truly, my Uncle Billy's fame will forever be cherish by his family. 

So check out the definition of your name and notice how it matches your true character.

Father of the Bride Words of Encouragement

Alloparenting is an individual other than the biological parent of an offspring that performs the functions of a parent. Today, we have a host of alloparents witnessing this marriage. Remember marriages, like births, mark a new beginning. Yet, I realize that Bridget and DacQuan are overwhelmed just like Debra and I were 35 years 3 months ago. Yet, the anticipation removes the fears as you build your life together in a relationship that will stand the test of time. Be true to each other always; share your joys and your burdens; love much and laugh much; be each other's best friend. Always speak well of one another, even in private. And when things don't go well, forgive as often as it is required.

Married life is an adventure and you embark today on that adventure together. Even though, you are two different individuals, the covenant that you have entered binds you to pursuit life together.

One day, if you are as fortunate as Debra and I are in the amidst of alloparents, you will stand in awe when you see a new beginning entering your family. So this apprehension and anticipation will transfer when you develop the same level of love and commitment to your marriage. Then, you will experience the same level of overwhelming joy that Debra and I are feeling right now.

Congratulations!!