For Nick and Brittany
Lebron is so not going to wear that. The USA Olympic Team Opening Ceremonies costume for lack of a better word. In case you haven't seen it, it is very, very french, supposedly a throw back to the 1948 London Olympics and supposedly the berets were a hit in the last Winter Olympics. Personally I have never had one and can't imagine wearing one. I am probably going to watch the Opening Ceremonies just to see Lebron and company march in those blue berets. I can not wait to hear the commentary by Sir Charles.
I struggle with what to wear. Always. I am a clotheshorse and seem to gravitate to linen, wool, cashmere, Cotton, silk and DriFit. I don't like man made fibers except Nike DriFit and it is the best thing since white bread and I promise it will keep you 10 degrees cooler. Promise. In the summer you are not likely to see me in anything except DriFit and linen. Occasionally silk for the occasional party. Like Friday night. I loved that dress and bought it just for that party. It fit my party color scheme. I like certain colors too...turquoise, red, black, and pink. I can never have enough white blouses and am always looking for the perfect one. I like shoes too. Tried a pink pair of wedges on today and tried to think of an outfit they would go perfectly with, but I struggled and knew that then I would have to buy a new outfit, so I put them back.
The moon was slung low in the sky Friday night and it was big with promise. The breeze carried all the stuff that makes July summer. Lightening bugs, dragonflies, hot sun, mesquite flavored charcoal, grilled chicken, fresh corn and tomatoes and sweet watermelon. The leaves danced with the joy over the new journey that was about to begin. The clouds smiled and chased all the rain away and promised more joy than sorrow to the new couple. Laughter that carries hope and grace floating in the breeze sang of the promise that marriage brings.
In less than a month they will say forever to whatever life brings under pale candlelight and white flowers. In less than a month they will promise for better or worse and pray that they are graced with more better. But no one really knows and learning to have and to hold will always be a mystery. Marriage is about becoming who are. I have known the bride since she was a baby. I met her on my very first date with Vance. So she is very, very special to me. She is lovely. He is good and solid.
I wanted share wisdom Friday night (the little I have), I wanted to pray grace and peace and strength and blessings and all of that...I just broke down in tears...tears of joy...we just said the Moravian Blessing. So is here the prayer I wanted to say:
And I simply pray one thing for you before you marry...that you will be happy.
I pray you will simply not be apart from God and I pray that you always remember the only way to be happy is with God.
I pray you will be successful but realize that success is always measured in how you get life...and there is no life apart from God. I pray you both will always want to get God.
I pray when you have trials and they will come that you know it only serves to bring you closer to God. Don't be afraid.
"Love isn’t a feeling but a tying. The practical translation of “I Love You” is “I am Tied to You” — no matter what breaks loose. Love never gives up but lays itself down. Do this — this is the way of God." Ann Voskamp
When you spend time with someone what you are doing is freely giving your life. Do this with each other it is the way of God. You only one lifetime. One. Make it count.
Keep doing good by not caring what others may think. Keep up with Christ. Not the Joneses. It will keep you secure and sane.
Pray often and pray often and pray often again....
Give each other the love to live and the grace to do the impossible...
And Paul said it best to the Romans today of all days in the daily office...and always remember whatever the two of you may face....
Nothing, nothing can separate you from the love of God....
all is grace,
kathleen
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