on august 1st gay marriage became legal in minnesota.
this meant that on august 3rd my dear friends patti and lisa, who are this year celebrating their 25th anniversary together, were finally able to be legally married!
there aren't enough words to express the joy of that day... what it meant to them, their daughter, and their community of family and friends... everyone just walked around with huge grins on their faces, so happy to be a part of the beauty that is patti and lisa's life.
the ripple afghan i've been working on this past month was for them... a small token of my love, to snuggle their amazing family for many many more years to come!
-melissa
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story, Melissa! Your blanket is the perfect gift.
Posted by: kate | August 05, 2013 at 12:49 PM
They look so happy. Congratulations to them both. I'm sure they love your thoughtful gift. I love the colours you chose.
Posted by: josiekitten | August 05, 2013 at 01:19 PM
So so beautiful! My heart is overflowing with joy!
Posted by: Lindsey | August 05, 2013 at 02:36 PM
Such a special time for them! Their love shines through! The blanket is beautiful; such a perfect colour combination.
Posted by: snoopydog | August 05, 2013 at 03:36 PM
Lovely post. Beautiful blanket to celebrate such a happy moment.
Posted by: ellen | August 05, 2013 at 06:21 PM
yay for the law finally being what it should be!!! tis legal here too. it looked like such a beautiful wedding and such a lovely lovely gift from you! xxx
Posted by: louise | August 05, 2013 at 09:05 PM
It is absolutely stunning. Such a gorgeous present. They'll cherish it I am sure. And congratulations to them, they look amazingly happy.
Posted by: Anna | August 06, 2013 at 01:25 AM
The afghan is beautiful! What a lovely gift to mark a momentous marriage!
Posted by: Kathy | August 06, 2013 at 01:33 AM
This is so touching! Congratulations to them both! And yay for one more state on board with gay marriage!
Your afghan is beautiful. It's such a perfect gift for a perfect occasion!
Posted by: Charlotte | August 07, 2013 at 12:28 AM
Congratulations to your friends, Patti & Lisa!! I saw this wonderful news story on the news the other night, it's about time.
The blanket you lovingly worked on is absolutely gorgeous! Love the colours you chose & they are going to love it, too :)
Posted by: Kim | August 07, 2013 at 11:09 PM
THEY LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
So does your ripple...I bet they are gonna snuggle the stuff out of it!
Posted by: blair | August 09, 2013 at 12:33 PM
i have goosebumps. this is just so profoundly beautiful.
Posted by: cmvs | August 10, 2013 at 10:36 AM
25 years is a long time to wait. I can't imagine, but what a lovely day!
Posted by: Cheryl | August 10, 2013 at 04:26 PM
I love that picture of the two of them. they look so beautiful and so proud. my heart bursts! and i bet their hearts burst when they saw your beautiful blanket.
Posted by: melinda | August 31, 2013 at 08:32 PM