Inquisitive Quest

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Denton

.  The couple having journeyed to Kiowa, Gary’s memory prevailing with thoughts of the past,  recalling the last time he had visited with his daughter Marlo and her friend Chris.  The two arriving in a 1953 Chevrolet,  spending the day, both the couple and the classic Chevy having made a lasting impression,  Gary drawing a conclusion that they would soon be united in marriage

.  The wedding announcement of Christopher Gene Denton and Marlo Cherise Willson, wasn’t without expectation, but the telephone call from Marlo’s Mother was, her call being to inquire if Gary would help with the cost of the wedding, the couple having elected a Wedding Chapel Ceremony.  Gary agreeing to pay for all expenses incurred by the Chapel and Ceremony, Kaye relating,  the couple having chosen to be married on Sunday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day.

. The matrimonial time-table having been set, Gary, Jan, 10-year-old Robert and 9-year-old Sandi making the Sunday morning trip to Oklahoma City.  The family arriving early at the Chapel, Gary unsure of his role in the ceremony, the Father of the Bride discovering he would be ask to stand and present the rhetorical answer to the question “who gives this women”.  The ceremony beginning with Richard Wagner’s traditional Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, the groom awaiting the flowering bride, the presentation very artistic as was Gary’s daughter Marlo in her bridal gown and Chris attired in his formal white tuxedo,  a pillar of intrepidity,  Gary reflecting on this moment in time, how young the couple looked.

.  The ceremonial conclusion being  announced by Felix Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, a radiant glow emitting from the couple as they exited, giving credence to a blessed event.  Gathering outside,  the Father of the Bride wasn’t surprised at the large number in attendance,  considering the affluent personalities of the Bride and Groom.   An invitation being extended to the wedding family ensemble and friends to join the Bride and Groom at Harrigan’s,  a favorite restaurant of Chris and Marlo’s on Southwest 74th, the establishment having made provisions for the gathering.   The joyous event of the afternoon coming to a conclusion,  a sense of melancholy was evident on the return drive to Kiowa, Gary for the first time putting his station in life and age in prospective, a young daughter, venturing into matrimonial adulthood and the experience of making their way on the road of life.

.  The Denton’s having settled, Chris and Marlo  having  leased the unoccupied half of Marlo’s  mother’s duplex.  The summer bringing the wonderful news of expectancy, the Denton’s announcing January would bring more than a new year.   Behold the newest 6 lbs.  2 oz. addition to the Willson legacy,  Garrett Christopher Denton making his presence known on January 6th, 1989.  Gary inheriting a new status, grandfather, discovering  a quiescence engulfing aura was present when embracing Garrett,  his Grandson a reflection of innocence and purity,  experiencing the radiance sanctity of an unscathed countenance, it’s  warm and soft presence instilling a sense of purpose and meaning. The book of life having introduced another meaningful  chapter.

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