Writing in the Mountains

I'm going to take a step back in time tonight and share one of my better moments with all of you. I haven't shared this online with anyone yet, and I think it's about time.

I was divorced for many years, but after raising my little girl all by myself for over 20 years, I finally found the man I would marry again. And I knew this time it would last. He's my best friend and has been since we were little kids.

James Kent Gilley, Jr. and I married on Oct. 7, 2006 in my front yard here at the farm. It was a little chilly, but the wedding was gorgeous. We had a 60 foot tent with a 25 foot ceiling that fed 350 people. Too many commented that it looked like a circus tent. Ha! And it was probably true. But also very elegant and so nice. I loved having all of our families and our friends here all at the same time. It was a great time!

Another best friend catered the wedding, Greg Clisso. He brought his best bbq with all of the accoutrements. Great food, wonderful bartender, fully stocked bar, and dancing until the wee hours of the morn. It might not have been the Waldorf, but it was spectacular!!!




Even though I am much older, I chose my dad to give me away. He really wanted to do that, and since it meant so much to both of us, we thought it was a wondefull asset to my wedding.


This is my baby, and my maid of honor, Miranda. She is not only my daughter, but my best friend.


This is the wedding party. Kent's Uncle was best man, Ralph Gilley. Then Kent, Me, Mira, and my Dad.

Second row: Brendon is my best friend Kristy's son and Olivia is my Half-Sister, Julie's daughter.












My daughter created this wedding storyboard for me. It's gorgeous! I could not have wished for anything more perfect. She is the ultimate photographer and she captured our hearts on this day!

My extended family now includes wonderful in-laws and it makes for happier times here on the farm.