Why did I get married?

When my grandmother had just died? My friends said it was an omen and that they would send letters to all the invited and tell them that we cancelled the wedding. That probably would have been kinder to my daddy's emotions at the time, upon retrospect. But, my grandma had told me in no uncertain terms that she knew that this wedding was supposed to be. She said, Jayne, I know men and I told Gloria, if you let Milton go, you will have to answer to me. I am telling you the same thing. It is not everyday that you meet a man that will care. Care about you and the children and I am telling you just what to do. I love Bethel for the wedding she said. You can take the picture right coming from the door and then go to your seat. She commanded aunt Lorraine to do just that.
26 years ago today, Aunt Jackie stepped in and made my day glorious, by letting us stay at her house and all of the sadness dissippated until I got to the aisle with Dad. I saw Aunt Lorraine take that photo and I started bauling all the way down the aisle. I had forgotten that the most important woman was not there until then. The joy of wedded bliss was there and I pulled myself together. She had blessed our union and was totally for the continuation of this holy event. We went to the Marriott at Laguardia and I heard that Kenny Rogers' song Through the Years and I cried again. Even though I knew this man only 2 and a half years I could see that this song was significant.
Here we are living out, through the years. Grandma was right about his character. I hoped she would be, we are still hanging in and hanging on! Halleluia! 26 years ago today.