Joanne found her mother in the kitchen, she was putting
icing on the cake.
she watched from the doorway of the kitchen, and thought to
herself,
Margo is right, she does look pale and fragile. I just hope she
can hold on till this wedding is over, it will kill Margo if she
doesn't. she wiped a tear from her eye ,and said hi mom would
you like some help? oh hi honey ,said grandma, I didn't hear you
come in, sure I can use some help I still have a lot to do. well
I would be happy to do what ever you need me to do mom, said Joanne.
But first lets sit down a minute and have a glass of tea. And
catch up on things, we really haven't had much time to talk. Ok
said Mary if you are sure we have time .We do ,so you just sit
down and I'll get the tea, said Joanne. so they sat there and
talked for a while, then they finished the cake.
A
few minutes later Margo and Misty and Marilyn, came into the
kitchen. oh how beautiful .Grandma ,you did such a wonderful job
with the cake, said Margo. well thank you sweetie ,but I had
some help she said, as she put her hand on Joanne's shoulder.
Thanks mom, but I didn't do that much well thank you both said Margo,
it's just like I wanted it to. And she hugged them both. Misty
said, ok girl, we have an hour and a half lets go get your hair
done and get you dressed. so they headed to Margo's room. Margo
called back over her shoulder as they were leaving and said, mom
call the guys and tell them they need to get ready. ok I will
sweetie ,don't worry, you just get ready . I'll be there in a
little while to help you. ok said Margo and off they went.
Misty
was putting the finishing touch on Margo's hair, when Joanne
and Marilyn came into the room. Oh Misty that looks wonderful
said Joanne.
yes said Marilyn ,you did a great job .Thanks said Misty. She
had pulled Margo's long blonde hair up in a bun, and then in the
middle of the bun, she pulled out some of the hair and did long spiral
curls. Ok said Joanne it's time for your dress. The dress was
beautiful ,it had a lace collar with netting, and a scalloped v neck. short
sleeves and several layers with bows here and there. Margo
slipped it on carefully so she would not mess her hair up. then Joanne
helped her with the veil ,it was a white sequined band. The veil
came down under her curls, and then a piece went over her face.
That's it said Joanne. Margo turned around to look in the mirror.
tears filled her eyes, she heard a noise and turn to see grandma
Mary, Marilyn Joanne and misty, staring at her. Grandma walked
over to her and said, child you are the most beautiful thing, I
have ever seen. next to your mother that is. it's just like
seeing her the day she married Bob. I am so proud of you, and so
happy too, and I'm thankful for all the life you have brought
back to this old place. I have a wedding present for you and Daniel.
Margo said, grandma you have done enough for us. not really said Mary,
and she reached her hand into her apron, and pulled out a
envelope and handed it to Margo. Open it, she said, Margo
sat down and opened the envelope, it was the deed to magnolia lane. it
was in Margo and Daniels name. tears poured from her eyes. Grandma are
you sure you want to do
this? yes I am Margo, your mother knows ,
we talked about it. honey you are the only other person in this
world except for Sam ,that feels the way I do about magnolia lane. I
want you and Daniel to be as happy here as Sam and I were. I
want you to fill this place with children and people. make a bed
and breakfast out of it like I wanted to do. Margo looked at her
mom and said are you sure this is ok with you. yes I am baby, I
know how much magnolia lane means to you. Margo stood up and
hugged Mary and Joanne. and said thank you both. And grandma I
will make magnolia lane the very best bed and breakfast in all
of Georgia . Great said grandma, now lets not keep that handsome
groom of yours waiting. Ok said Margo ,mom call Daniels cell
phone and tell him we are ready. And get dad to come walk me
down the aisle. lets get this wedding underway.
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