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    Window of Opportunity ch. 72

    When Tina and I talked about gifts for our friends, Shane was the hardest because we could not get her one of the traditional bridesmaid gifts. That would not be a Shane thing. We tossed around ideas and wrestled with them. Finally we agreed on getting her a couple little things so that she would know that our love for her was undeniable. She is such a part of us and our lives and we would not do well without her. I asked if we could go into her bedroom before we started and grabbed the bag with her gifts in it.

    When we got in the room I set the bag down. “Shane, you’ve been one of the most supportive people in our lives and we are so thankful that you are part of our lives. We would be lost without you. We wanted to get you something to let you know how much we love you and appreciate you. I wanted to give them to you now, so that as you help us prepare for today, you will know that your support of us through every rough patch we’ve had is what has helped us to get to today.”

    “Bette, you don’t have to give me anything. I do what I do because I love you all. You’ve welcomed me into your family. You’ve welcomed Amy into your lives. We crossed that line from friendship to family a long time ago and anything that I do is because that’s what family is all about.”

    “We are family. We do like Amy and are so happy for you. Regardless to what you say, we’ve gotten you some gifts and hope that you enjoy them.”

    She had tears in her eyes. Shane wasn’t used to accepting things from others. That was another reason I had asked her to come with me. I would do nothing to embarrass her. I handed her the first one. It was a lighter. We didn’t condone her smoking but she was going to do it regardless to how we felt and she was always willing to give me a smoke when I bummed one from her. On the lighter was engraved with “The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.” The same quote was on the doormat outside our home because we knew that it was our friends that made it such a happy place.

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    1. Awww… Have I told you lately, NAG, how I absolutely, freakin’ love this story? I don’t know how your writing can get any better and I can’t thank you enough for the love and joy you poured out in this chapter and all the 71 previous ones. I wholeheartedly agree with these lines => “The ceremony was just a way for us to express our love before our family and friends. As much as I thought I needed it in the past to validate us, laying there touching where our babies were growing and basking in the love that she was radiating, I knew I didn’t need that validation. Every day as we grew as a couple validated how right our relationship was and how right we were for one another.” The wedding will cap the many highlights of these soul mates’ beautiful, triumphant love story. I think all of us will be wiping away happy tears by the time we hear/read their wedding vows. *Thanks a bunch, NAG!* And Shane’s secret fondness for Winnie the Pooh and friends made me LMAO! :>

    2. Well, I am officially a captive audience for any story with your name on it! That was absolutely beautiful from beginning to end. I will never tire of this story or the way you write it. When it’s over…I will officially be in mourning!

    3. I agree with everything Dainty wrote. Thank you for this beautiful chapter (as I wipe a tear away). The love and devotion shown by everyone is beautiful. I also love how Tina always leaves a note, and the necklace was too precious (wipe tear away again). I cannot wait to see how you write the wedding sequence and their vows, I know that it will be breathtaking!! Again, thank you for keeping this story alive and giving us what Ilene has never been able to do; the perfect love story of our favorite couple.

    4. This story just keeps getting better with each word you write. I believe I can speak for all of that reads this story that we’re so happy that you love “our girls” and that love shows in this brilliantly written story of them, their family and their very deep and devoted love for one another. Thank you so much for posting all the chapters that you have this weekend. It has been a wonderful treat to discover each chapter the last few days. You showed all the love, care , concern and devotion for “our girls” by everyone and it is so wonderful to read and is a beautiful tribute to deep and everlasting love in our community. Thank you. Hugs and kisses to baby G. Post when you can.

    5. yes, tina knows; this chapter, the connection between bette and tina so sweet; and their friends and family so caring. thx for the effort. love to baby G. hope he’s having a great sleep.

    6. L,once again you have outdone yourself. First and formost I have to say “I knew you liked Shane and could see her soft side” haha. Love all the careing from the fam and you well know but laughed when Peggy made her apparence, in such Paggy fasion. I my heart I know you will always let the girls be ok, but with those twists and turns ya can shake us up. Thank you for the concern of my health, I have little time for recovery so know that I’m good and wrecking things daily, but fixed a lot of things at the habitat house yesterday, it’s comming along nicely.Ok, I’m looking over at a minilla folder, and thinking were almost in the same place w/If you never say anything, NAG, love both but this is a part of my life now so please ring those wedding bells. I got tissue and am ready. Tell mom thanks for cooking, it keeps you writing, Good day today and always. Md

    7. the conversation with bette and sam brought tears to my eyes.. sam was so loving to bette and showed no judgement about the past… wow. love how catherine knows when to step in and how not to overstep the boundries…Peggy is just too much,lol. bette and shane did me in, i can imagine how the rest of them are gonna be when they get their gifts… :)PPS

    8. This chapter was a happy emotional one for me. All the love shown by every person in their family was enlightening. It just goes to show that you do not have to be blood related to share a wonderful family. I was extremely happy that you have included Tina’s mom, dad and biological father. Hope that the G man allowed you to get some well deserved rest.

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