Operation Wedding China:plates from my adopted Momma.

Momma Cathy is Dena's momma.

I met Dena in college at John A Logan. She was and still is my life saver! She and I were inseparable. Even though we are separated by quite a few states, several hundred miles, and at least 14 hours- we're still best friends. Momma Cathy has been so gracious to me in the last 6 years that Dena and I have been friends; giving me a place to sleep, food to eat and loving me as her own.
When we started the hunt for the Wedding China, she quickly jumped on board. These were the first plates that she purchased for me. They are also the first dinner plates we had that featured colors other than pink! If you know me, you understand why this is such a big deal!!
The second pattern is what I and Momma C are calling "the DC plates".
When I moved to Washington DC almost three years ago I had some rough days. Days where all I wanted to do was give up and come home. I still have emails Momma Cathy sent to encourage me. I know, without a doubt that she was praying for me everyday. The spring I lived in DC Dena got to come visit me, right when the blossoms were starting to bloom.

I love the cherry blossom pattern on these plates because they remind me of the city I love. And that while the sorrow and pain may endure for a little while, joy and beauty always follows.

These plates will serve as a reminder at our wedding of people who, although aren't bound by blood, love us just the same!!