Life is Irrecoverably Wasted ...

Firstly, thanks to all of you for coming – I know that most of you took time off work and travelled a long way to be here and I want to say how much it means to us to share our day with the family and friends that love us. I’d like to say a few words about Mama and Papa. They have been the best parents a girl could wish for and they are also my friends. Mama is the most amazing person and she taught me to be independent from a very young age. I’m sure B would NOT thank her for this as I am incredibly stubborn as a result - but it always made me aware that when I did get married, if I got married, it would be to the right man at the right time and that is certainly true. Thank you so much Ma. Papa on the other hand, my hero, taught me something that is invaluable; SPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT. This is something that I know will stand me in good stead in my marriage to B! It is said that you marry a man like your Father and if that’s true – then kind, generous, loving, caring, sup...

I've been working hard so long Seems like pain has been my only friend My fragile heart's been done so wrong I wondered if I'd ever heal again Just like all the seasons never stay the same All around me I can feel a change I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me Leave the past behind me, today my life begins A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the takin' I know I can make it, today my life begins Yesterday has come and gone And I've learnt how to leave it where it is And I see that I was wrong For ever doubting I could win Life's too short to have regrets So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget Only have one life to live So you better make the best of it I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me Leave the past behind me, today my life begins A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the takin I know I can make it, today my ...