RSVP

This is an RSVP that I am sending out today to my dear friend Kristen Sauber, soon to be Reed.

I am so proud of it, that I am going to write it here in its entirety. Please enjoy. I am including the pictures I drew as well... hopefully she doesn't read this.

Kristen,
I am sorry to have to write this note, but Sarah's graduation falls on the same day as your wedding. I feel so bad. I've really been looking forward to seeing you and your family again, and finally getting to meet Jerry. So, I decided that since we can't be there in person, I'd list what we would've done and said.

1. Joyful Reunion
Big hugs all around. Sarah and I both say how beautiful you look in your dress. (Which, of course, you will...) I'd shake Jerry's hand and congratulate him.

2. The Dinner
Lots of "mmm" and "oooh!" sounds from our table as we enjoy what is sure to be a delicious meal. At which, I will entertain our table with stories of our exploits with Mike Stamm and company... Finished with my story about how that one night when we were all hanging out downstairs at your house, and your dad came down in his bathrobe, and I finally made the connection that my doctor was indeed your dad... (Big laughs all around)

3. Gifts and Goodbyes
After making sure that our gift was the prettiest wrapped, and spilling punch on the competition, we bid you a tearful adieu and say goodbye in standard Tennessee fashion. (Leaning out the window of the car while shooting my shotgun in the air and declaring my undying hatred for the McCoy clan.)

So... now that you know what we would've done and said, the only thing left is to say that we are SO very happy for you, and will be praying for your joyful new life together!

Love,
Jim & Sarah