We are still recovering from a very busy weekend, but our hearts are full. The service was beautiful and Rainbow did an incredible job of leading prayers, reading from the Torah, and giving her speech -- just as we knew she would. We danced and ate delicious food. We caught up with friends and family we hadn't seen in person for more than three years. And there were so many hugs (and a few happy tears). I wish I could share all the details, but it flew by, as I knew it would, and I am still processing it. We'll have to wait a bit to see all the photos, but we did get a little preview from the photographer last night, so I have some representative photos to share with you. Thank you to all of you who sent me messages with your good wishes and congratulations!
Look at that beautiful smile! Thank you for giving us this peek into your lives.
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DeleteIt looks like a beautiful celebration! Mazel Tov and thanks for sharing these photos!
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful service and Rainbow did such a good job! The photos are lovely and that family hug brings happy tears to my eyes. Congratulations on her beautiful tallit and Mazel Tov to the whole family!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of your and your family for days! These pictures are so moving. Your expressions of joy made me happy-teary. (In this case, I think it's safe to say a pictures said a thousand words! Rainbow looks fulfilled!). Congratulations and enjoy. I can imagine all the breaths that await you in Florida. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful ceremony! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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DeleteWhat a beautiful ceremony. Rainbow has a lot of poise and did an amazing job with her readings and her speech. How wonderful for you to have so many friends and extended family in attendance. The photos are wonderful. The shawl/tallit is so special and just lovely. Enjoy a peaceful time in Florida.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day for all of you - especially Rainbow. She is glowing!! (And, the two of you look so much alike). Her tallit is gorgeous Sarah. My favorite picture is the one of the 3 of you hugging. Simply beautiful. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteoh what a great sneak peek at the photos! the service was really lovely (thank you so much for sharing the link!); Rainbow did such a nice job with all of it (as did you!) I smiled at her prayer book with all the pink sticky notes. all the Mazel Tovs! (and hope you are now safely in FL enjoying that long-awaited vacation!)
ReplyDeleteI REALLY enjoyed watching the service and Rainbow earned ALL of the cupcakes in the world. This is such a rite of passage - whew! I love the pictures from her party afterwards. She looks like such an adult (and a relieved one!)! Enjoy your time away!
ReplyDeleteOh, Sarah! I don't know how I missed this post earlier . . . but so happy I found it now. What a wonderful ceremony (thanks so much for sending the link XO). Rainbow was so poised and confident and . . . well, spectacular. From the photos you've shared, it looks like the day was all it should be. Thank you so much for sharing this big event with us. Enjoy your vacation!
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