Meet the new Stewart couple

Russ and Sofia Stewart (photo by Megan Patterson)

Yesterday, my baby sister Fia (short for Sofia) married a wonderful man, Russ. She was married to the father of her two children for almost three decades until their divorce three years ago (or was it two?). She was having a very hard time over the divorce until she met this guy. Her name was Sofia Branch and due to a fortuitous coincidence, Russ' last name is the same as Fia's maiden name: Stewart. My sister Norma Jean texted her to ask if she would be taking his name or going back to her maiden name after their marriage, and Fia said she thought she would do both.

I met Russ during my visit to Texas for Thanksgiving, as well as to celebrate both of our birthdays, Fia turning fifty and me turning seventy. I liked him the minute I laid eyes on him. I think they will be very happy together. I can't tell you how happy it makes ME to know that Fia is beginning this new segment of her life. They will be traveling to Canada to visit our sister Markee's family and staying in Banff for their honeymoon.

Facebook gave me the photo above, which I snagged from Megan's page (Fia's daughter), and I studied all the pictures to bask in the happiness that flows from every shot. Their "Order of Ceremony" was very straightforward and made me smile:

I also snagged this from Megan's Facebook page. I wasn't sure whether my sister Markee would be there, but I saw a picture of her and realized that of course she wouldn't miss this! I know my brother was there, and I've sent a gift certificate to the Rimrock Resort Spa in Banff that I truly hope Fia will enjoy. Say what you want about Facebook, but it sure keeps those of us who cannot actually be there feeling like we're part of the experience. Blessings to the new couple!
:-)