Mom is getting married

On July 14th, 2 days after her 66th birthday, Evelyn Lanell Thomas (my mom) is getting married for the 3rd time. Mom has been a widow since 1999 when my step-father passed away from a heart attack. She was always proclaiming that she would never marry again to which I would reply, Mom that is your business but you should feel free to do whatever you want. Well she found someone, Leon, that lost his wife a while back and they have fallen in love and are quite the cute couple. I am proud for mom and am glad that she will have someone special in her life again. However the sad part is that there are family members who have told her that she shouldn't get married because he way older than her and that it will never work out. He is 79 but you would never know it from meeting him as he is very energetic and travels all over the place, he is in Russia right now. One of the family members that is disapproving is Mom's sister and she is even refusing to go to the wedding. I can tell the family criticism has stolen some of Mom's joy and that saddens me. Cathy had me ask Mom if she is happy to which she replied she is. That is all that matters. I was speaking with my 87 year old Grandmother (Grandma Brister) the other day and I brought up the family criticism. Grandma, who is extremely common sense wise, expressed that no one should say anything negative to Mom. After all if a mistake is made, it is Mom that will have to deal with it, not them. Interpretation, Mom is an adult and has the right to make her own decisions without the approval of others. For myself, I am proud to see my Mom continue to live life and pursue her personal happiness. Way to go Mom, I love you and will always be here for you. Cathy & I will see you on the 14th (I guess this is another wedding countdown). Your loving Son, Ron

I'm so happy for Mom too! As I told her yesterday ... if she's happy, then **** on the rest of 'em! Even if she only gets a few years of happiness with Leon, in my opinion it's a few more years of something special than she would have without him. It is definitely up to them ultimately and poo poo on the folks speaking negatively towards her situation. If they disagree, speak your peace and let it go. If Ev is anything like her son (and I know she is) she's going to do what she wants to do anyways. Good job following your heart! Life is too short to spend a majority of it people-pleasing (or attempting to please everyone who crosses your path). Lovely post, darling... ILY Way to go Ev!

I think that is wonderful! It definitely gives those of us who think we'll never meet someone "right" a little hope. Even my mom found someone 5 yrs ago and have been together since. And I think it's cool that he has the ability to travel like he is. Russia cannot be an easy trip for someone that age; hell, it would be difficult on anyone to fly that long. Good luck to her! Liz

Awwww Ron that is wonderful news for your Mom. She deserves to find happiness and shame on the people that are trying to take this happy time away from her. Maybe there is still hope for me when I reached my 60's maybe then is when I will find my "Mr Right" Great news thank you for sharing Hugs. Barb

beautiful tribute and i am so happy for her...good for her...sometimes i wish my mom would find someone too.....my parents are divorced and my dad is remarried but mom is not.... let the countdown begin

Too weird. I know I replied to you. Basically it was as follows: I wish my mom would find someone too. Similar situation ... my dad married again (ok so 5 times total LOL) and my mom secluded herself to raise me. It would be great to see her have someone in her life who would treat her special. Might be kinda weird for me though since she's been single since I was a baby!

My parents are divorced too but not that long about 8 years. My Dad is with "the other woman". My Mom has been with no one. Not even a date. It seems weird to think of my Mom dating someone but she is such a great person, I would love her to find someone that would give her the princess treatment. She **so*** deserves to be spoiled. I'm not sure if she would put herself out there though. I think the break up with my Dad really hurt her and I'm not sure she's ready to trust another man in her life, which is sad but understandable.

Yep, my mom is the same way ... it saddens me that it has lasted 30 years. I'm so proud of her for everything she went though and has overcome in her life.

my mom is the same way too!!!!!!!! i say we get cathy's, yours and my mom together and have them go have a Stella Got Her Groove Back weekend in the Bahamas

leave them alone.. I think they are SMART women.. mind you yes.. let them go get 'em a little a couple nites outta the month.... but they are just fine and happy where they are and I'm talking to you 3 women.. 1 just recently married.. and 2 in the process of getting married... signed, happy living in sin in seperate houses