The Story of Peggy & Dave ~ Our Wedding

The legacy of Peggy and Dave begins. 

Both of us were Catholic, therefore we got married at a Catholic church.  I had attended St. Mary's since I was a young girl, in fact that is where I received my first communion and confirmation. St. Mary's Church was 100 years old when Dave and I got married. The church is gorgeous and very quaint. To have our marriage vows sealed at St. Mary's Church held a very special place in my heart

My family did not have much in the way of money, so it was a homespun wedding with a polish touch. Yes, we had a polka band and all. Keep in mind I am not polish, but Dave was. My mother thought it was a nice touch. A few of the women in the community got together to help plan our wedding. We rented a hall and transformed it into a wedding reception. Quite the experience, and very precious indeed! 

When the polka music started, I was fair game. I had a money purse that as I danced people would stuff cash or checks into it. I just remember being swirled around like one of those rag dolls. I went with it and quite frankly had a great time.

We spent our honeymoon in the very beautiful Wisconsin Dells. Okay, it's not the hot spot of the world, but to us it was and we had great time. What stands out the most is the quality of our time together. It really didn't matter what we did or where we spent it. 

As I reflect on these times, I am moved by how simple and precious those moments were in my life.  And if I had to do it all over again, I would not change a thing. It was perfect!  Writing this blog about the early part of our story brings up sweet memories and gratitude. I am grateful for our time together and for our two daughters. Such a blessing! And now, our three grandsons, the blessing continues and our legacy continues through time.

I have been very successful with my life and have moved on if you will, but as I write this, I am seeing that I have never really recounted any of these times when speaking about my relationship with Dave. Along with the joy and sweetness, I am also experiencing a sense loss and sadness that I have not felt before. After Dave died, I got busy with raising my family and taking care of our lives. There was no time to grieve or sit and ponder these moments. Perhaps it does take time to let things settle before you can address any of it...time that no one can define for you. Dave's passing was a defining moment in all of our lives, and for me I have grown in strength and in character. These are the matters of the heart, and to my heart I am true.