We've been dear friends for nearly 20 years, real friends. Supporting, confiding, comforting each other and sharing stories. We didn't see each other in the romantic way. Well, I'd been having a vision off & on for about 2 yrs. The place looked like northern Africa & the time was centuries ago. I was always getting water at the river to be used in the temple. My protector, groomed from birth, was always with me, but I never saw his face. Though I felt strongly that he'd loved me always. Then one special day, when I was dressed in white & gold at the bottom of the temple steps. A hand extended & I took it. Once we reached the top, I turned and saw that my protector was Smokey. Once I shared the story with him, our spirits blended, & a different love flowed from our hearts. A painting of my vision will be displayed at the wedding.... Painting was done by me.

The wedding was beautiful, as well as the weekend activities. We'd like to thank everyone that came out to share this event with us. Pics have been sent via email and some are posted here. We are now making preparations for a group trip to EGYPT, AFRICA . Planning for October 11, 2009. Those who've voiced an interest will be sent information via email once the trip & price have been confirmed. That should be in February 2009, after my daughters wedding.

A few videos of the wedding/reception have been posted on YouTube.

Following the ceremony we'll Honeymoon in the Texas Hill Country at a beautiful resort. We plan to repeat our vows for our 1st year anniversary in the land of my vision---Egypt, Africa. Many have expressed a desire to travel with us. Therefore, to allow time for financial arrangements the trip will be in the fall of 2009, October 11th. Information will be forthcoming, as the date draws near. So start saving your duckets. We're anticipating early October an 8-9day trip. Airplane travel reservations are to be through my sister: Lisa Bennett www.elxluxurytravel.com I've found that the prices were better and the longest part of the flight will be on an AirBus.

Stay tuned for more information.