Yaz and Jimmy, thank you so much for making us part of your special day.
For those who don’t know, I’m Leslie – and my husband Alex and I have travelled more than 3,000 miles to be here. But there was never any question that we would be here.
I have never seen Yaz look so beautiful, and so happy.
Yaz and I became friends in our early college days. And for nearly 30 years, over long distances and sometimes years without seeing each other, we’ve remained close friends. She is a trusted friend with whom I can share anything.
We’ve sometimes been partners in mischief and we've had a lot of fun together. And we’ve been there for one another other when things were tough. We’ve prayed a LOT! We’ve shared so many laughs, plenty of tears – and a hangover or two!
Back in college we began our own unique method of therapy -- sitting on a bench on the campus the quad at St. Mike’s, drinking (very) cheap champagne and eating Wheat Thins while we pondered life and lessons learned and, of course, love and boys, heartaches and thrills, and the day we would find “the one”.
The ritual and the Wheat Thins are the same, the champagne a bit better – so Yaz, here are some supplies for the next chat (gift of Wheat Thins and champagne)
We used to get together in Boston when she came to the annual Yankee Dental Convention where, over the years, we managed to crash an Art Garfunkle Concert, charm our way into the front row of a Doobie Brothers concert – and just before I moved to Holland, we had our last hurrah at a Cheryl Crowe concert – where we smuggled out more than thirty unclaimed gift bags full of Crest night time toothpaste! Two years later, I still haven’t used it all!…
When my husband met Yaz for the first time, he was “gobsmacked” (that’s British for flabbergasted :o) He loved her from the moment she set his designer shirt on fire with a sparkler – while he was wearing it!
Yaz is one of those precious friends that I’m blessed to have. My husband ‘gets’ our friendship (inasmuch as any man can understand women…) and appreciates the bond. A husband knows that a wife is just a little more whole and happy if she has such a friend.
Alex is somewhat perplexed and actually quite amused by her obsession with dolphins, and whenever we see anything that relates to dolphins, we think of Yaz.
Anyway -
When I look at Yaz and Jimmy right now, I get a little teary-eyed! I know that Yaz has found her true match in Jimmy – he is the one.
If you’ll indulge me for just another minute –
Yaz, you have raised the most amazing son – he’s a testament to and a reflection of the remarkable person that you are. Shaun is one of the most charming, articulate, respectful, responsible and genuine young adults I have ever known.
Don’t get me wrong, Shaun is a perfectly normal kid, and he’s not perfect. But when you meet him, you’ll KNOW he has an amazing mother.
Jimmy, you, Ben and Lexa are so blessed to have this woman in your life – but you know that already.
Finally, as an old married lady, I am obliged to dispense some marital advice, so I’ll say this:
Jimmy, the most important phrase you’ll ever know isn’t three little words, but two
“yes, dear!”
I think my husband would agree? Alex? (he says “yes, dear!”)
Yaz, my dear friend - and Jimmy, the man of her dreams - May the life ahead of you be all you’ve ever dreamed of – and congratulations!
For those who don’t know, I’m Leslie – and my husband Alex and I have travelled more than 3,000 miles to be here. But there was never any question that we would be here.
I have never seen Yaz look so beautiful, and so happy.
Yaz and I became friends in our early college days. And for nearly 30 years, over long distances and sometimes years without seeing each other, we’ve remained close friends. She is a trusted friend with whom I can share anything.
We’ve sometimes been partners in mischief and we've had a lot of fun together. And we’ve been there for one another other when things were tough. We’ve prayed a LOT! We’ve shared so many laughs, plenty of tears – and a hangover or two!
Back in college we began our own unique method of therapy -- sitting on a bench on the campus the quad at St. Mike’s, drinking (very) cheap champagne and eating Wheat Thins while we pondered life and lessons learned and, of course, love and boys, heartaches and thrills, and the day we would find “the one”.
The ritual and the Wheat Thins are the same, the champagne a bit better – so Yaz, here are some supplies for the next chat (gift of Wheat Thins and champagne)
We used to get together in Boston when she came to the annual Yankee Dental Convention where, over the years, we managed to crash an Art Garfunkle Concert, charm our way into the front row of a Doobie Brothers concert – and just before I moved to Holland, we had our last hurrah at a Cheryl Crowe concert – where we smuggled out more than thirty unclaimed gift bags full of Crest night time toothpaste! Two years later, I still haven’t used it all!…
When my husband met Yaz for the first time, he was “gobsmacked” (that’s British for flabbergasted :o) He loved her from the moment she set his designer shirt on fire with a sparkler – while he was wearing it!
Yaz is one of those precious friends that I’m blessed to have. My husband ‘gets’ our friendship (inasmuch as any man can understand women…) and appreciates the bond. A husband knows that a wife is just a little more whole and happy if she has such a friend.
Alex is somewhat perplexed and actually quite amused by her obsession with dolphins, and whenever we see anything that relates to dolphins, we think of Yaz.
Anyway -
When I look at Yaz and Jimmy right now, I get a little teary-eyed! I know that Yaz has found her true match in Jimmy – he is the one.
If you’ll indulge me for just another minute –
Yaz, you have raised the most amazing son – he’s a testament to and a reflection of the remarkable person that you are. Shaun is one of the most charming, articulate, respectful, responsible and genuine young adults I have ever known.
Don’t get me wrong, Shaun is a perfectly normal kid, and he’s not perfect. But when you meet him, you’ll KNOW he has an amazing mother.
Jimmy, you, Ben and Lexa are so blessed to have this woman in your life – but you know that already.
Finally, as an old married lady, I am obliged to dispense some marital advice, so I’ll say this:
Jimmy, the most important phrase you’ll ever know isn’t three little words, but two
“yes, dear!”
I think my husband would agree? Alex? (he says “yes, dear!”)
Yaz, my dear friend - and Jimmy, the man of her dreams - May the life ahead of you be all you’ve ever dreamed of – and congratulations!
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