One for All
I will hold to a presupposition that when marrying an individual, one understands that although it is a person to whom you choose to commit, you also do in fact, marry into the family as well...and vice versa...
This can be complicated at times...at least it has been my experience...my husband and I are opposites and although we grew up in the same decades, though the same music and presidents...our lifestyles were very different. We came together each with differing views about things...some deeply heartfelt and others just silly (for example: who collects the trash around the house each week???)
The fact is that, with that coming together there is a delicacy and respect that must be demonstrated in order for families to be meshed...
I've been around long enough to hear many of the mother in law jokes and sometimes horror stories from different sides of families...
It wasn't the case with this jovial group...the spouses in this family were accepted as son and daughter...In my short time with them, it was evident that everyone had great respect and love for each other...their hearts were such that love was priority, instead of perhaps trying to prove oneself or climb to the top...
It was apparent that wearing their hearts on the outside, though sometimes can be painful & welcomes potential hurt...they were willing to count the cost for the sake of togetherness and acceptance of one another. It was beautiful to see...that vulnerability, the desire to show such love and devotion...
I think you will be amazed by the beautiful color as well...believe it or not, it was RAINING on this day...we had to scramble, but we were able to grab these few shots before it started coming down too hard...