Give Thanks...For Helpers

 A week and a couple of days ago, family and friends gathered for a wedding. Months of preparation and planning came down to a few hours. So much hinged on things working out just right...for many, it was a stressful situation. At the end of the night, the hall was cleared, food put away, chairs folded and tables returned to their proper place. 

And we have so many helpers to thank, because with out them, it wouldn't have happened...

Or, been the success it turned out to be.

My wife, who did most of the planning, had an army to help. The venue allowed us to set up the day before. We had family fly in for the event and they spent that time doing everything they could to prepare for the big day.

Then, the day of the wedding, we showed up early and left late. If we had to pay everyone who helped, well...it would have been a big bill. Hours and hours of decoration, food prep and display, and the inevitable clean up. When the last car was loaded with the last box, we caravaned back to our house and unloaded. We were all exhausted, but happy.

I'm grateful for helpers, those who gave up their time and talents all to make the bride and grooms's night such a success. We couldn't have done it without them.