Today, Paul and Pat's family were home. Today they had a party, like the parties they used to have in days of old, one of those gatherings for family and close friends that hasn't happened for quite some time.
Today, when I arrived, he told me that he was going to get married today, but that he had to hurry and ask her if she would carry through with the wedding. There was joy in this household, with just the slightest tinge of humour, just enough to keep things balanced.
First we spoke prayers for the two of them, then we listened to the word of God. When the time came for them to speak their words to each other, I invited them to turn toward each other, and then there was a prenant pause. If you wish I continued. Without batting an eyelid, she answered, Well, just let me think about that for a moment. When the laughter died away, we continued. Words were spoken to one another, rings were exchanged, just as they had been half a century ago, and then the party could begin.
As friends old and new took time to reminisce about the days lived in this place, and with this happy couple, the stories were woven, the memories mustered, and now they look to tomorrow with gratitude for all that has been, and for all that is.
Here's to the next 50 years!
Today, when I arrived, he told me that he was going to get married today, but that he had to hurry and ask her if she would carry through with the wedding. There was joy in this household, with just the slightest tinge of humour, just enough to keep things balanced.
First we spoke prayers for the two of them, then we listened to the word of God. When the time came for them to speak their words to each other, I invited them to turn toward each other, and then there was a prenant pause. If you wish I continued. Without batting an eyelid, she answered, Well, just let me think about that for a moment. When the laughter died away, we continued. Words were spoken to one another, rings were exchanged, just as they had been half a century ago, and then the party could begin.
As friends old and new took time to reminisce about the days lived in this place, and with this happy couple, the stories were woven, the memories mustered, and now they look to tomorrow with gratitude for all that has been, and for all that is.
Here's to the next 50 years!
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