Mike peeling oranges for a dessert; Beth enjoying the moment...
Jayson and Amanda, our first honeymooners, in June 2006This morning at 6 am I was a bit sad. I had a sweet, emotional girl in my arms. Our honeymooners had to leave to catch their Continental flight back to Newark Airport.
Beth and Mike arrived six days ago, and pulled every bit of enjoyment they could out of their days with us. It was so nice just to be able to be around them. There is always something special about having honeymooners come and stay with us. A certain kind of lightness, of promise, and of warmth. These two never stopped talking to each other. Their life seems to be one long conversation. I hope it continues on for a very, very, very long time that way. They cooked together in our new kitchen, they laughed at videos in their room, they walked in the vineyards together. I could sense that they felt at peace here, with themselves and in Italy.
We have had several honeymoon couples in the last years. Our very first, Amanda and Jayson, became our "kids" after a few days. We wanted to keep them here forever, just like Michael and Elizabeth, who left this morning.
So here's to our kids. Go off into the world and spread some of that love around! We certainly need it, kids.
9 comments:
Love this post. It made me so happy for the honeymooners and for you too as you created a place that has become, for some, the place they start their married lives together.
I love this post also!! It is so positive and what we all need right now. I am sure they will have wonderful memories of their stay with you also :)
This a wonderful reminder to take time to remember what is important in our relationships and how we felt when we began our journey together.Thanks!
Oh how special to have young blossoming love in your midst. It radiates over everyone and everything. This post warmed my heart and made me smile. Thank you.
this post bought a big smile to my face.
amore!
Diana, as always, you have such a way of illuminating and reflecting others' joy so that we can all share it. I'm internet-less at home but appreciate your note so much. Lucky honeymooners to come stay with you! I'm sure they felt equally blessed. --- Kim B.
Check out that handsome couple!
Michael, I should tell you that Jayson and Amanda have emailed me to remind me that they were the original kids. I have to say, though, we love our kids all equally and without condition. We just want to know when you all are coming home.
Aw, shucks. As for when we're coming home--hopefully sooner than later. :-)
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