Barbara Rogers (Jessica's mother-in-law to be) and Candice Rogers (sister-in-law to be) hosted a bridal shower in Pennsylvania for Jessica on June 18. Jessica had said that she really thought it would be special if I were able to attend, so she gifted me with an airline ticket to Baltimore. (She and Andy would pick me up on their way to Pennsylvania.)
On June 17, I flew out of Grand Rapids into Baltimore and so the trip began. I arrived on time and was met by Andy and Jess right in front of the exit door. We then drove to Saint Davids, Pennsylvania where I was introduced to Jim and Barbara Rogers, (Andy's parents), as well as Ben and Candice Rogers (Andy's brother and sister-in-law) and their sweet little daughter, Addison. Later, I also met Andy's youngest brother, Sam and his wife,Veronica Rogers, just married, May 21. What a wonderful family!
Saturday, June 18, we all got ready for the shower. What a lovely shower it was! I would say Jess was "showered" with love in Pennsylvania with all the nice gifts she received. I felt so blessed I was able to be there to meet Barbara's friends and extended family as well. It was such a beautiful day outdoors as well. Perfect for a bridal shower!
Barbara Rogers, Candice Rogers with Addison, Marsha, Jessica, Veronica Rogers
Jessica's future sisters-in-law
Me with my new friend, Barbara
Jessica's awesome gifts
Barbara's school pal, Austin, (and her daughter Isobel) came all the way from Oregon for the shower. She created a mockbridal bouquet with the ribbons from the packages she opened. Jess will be able to use it
at her wedding rehearsal. What a creative way to use the ribbons. :)
Finally, after almost 15 years, I was finally able to present Jess with her own copy of The Freedom
Family Keepsake Cookbook! When the Freedom moms had put it together, Jess was in the fifth grade.
I had decided when I purchased mine, I would also purchase one for Jessica to have for a keepsake of
elementary school. All this time, I had it in it's special place upstairs and she never found it. :) I just
know she will get a lot of use from it.
All in all, it was a wonderful weekend of being showered with love from family and friends in Pennsylvania. Thank you, Jess, for your wonderful gift! I was so blessed to be able to share in your special day with you.
