An apology is due...

Well.... though we have never complained directly to the person, and she doesn't have enough computer knowledge to even find our website, we feel we still owe Ms. Kathy Hobbs an apology. We still do not know if she is coming to the wedding, but she has redeemed herself. She has acknowedged the wedding.

Sara's car, our main car, is desperately in need of a set of tires. We were told today that the cables are showing and it's not safe to drive it on the freeway. That creates a bit of a problem since we are due to go to the Oregon Coast in eight days! Sara and I were brainstorming...and Sara had an idea (all on her own). She called up her Dad and asked if he would sign up for a 90 days same-as-cash program so that we could get a new set of tires. Mr. Hobbs said that he didn't think that would be a problem, but he would need to talk it over with Kathy. An hour later Sara received a phone call...from Ms. Kathy Hobbs. The first thing Kathy said was, "I hear you are asking your father for money." Sara immediately became defensive and hid her tail between her legs and tried to reason her way out of it. She explained that she had every intention of paying every dime back. After Sara was done squirming, Kathy explained that she had intended to get us a freezer for our wedding, but she would be willing to get us a set of brand new tires if we wanted them. Sara immediately said yes, to which Kathy asked if Sara would like to talk to me about it. Sara was quick to let her Mom know that she did not need to talk it over because she was pretty sure I wouldn't have a problem with it. That day, Kathy put a check in the mail.

While we certainly appreciate the gift - our first wedding gift - it is the sentiment behind it that means more. For Kathy Hobbs to acknowledge that her daughter is marrying another woman was a huge step in a good direction.

I am sure this saga will continue up until the date of the wedding...and beyond. Most people have acknowledged the wedding invitations, but not Kathy. It's okay though because the acknowledgement of the wedding is there. We are happy.