a celeberation

I'm a big fan of celebrating people, especially people I love. Something deep down in my soul comes alive when I take the opportunity to celebrate and honor my friends. I got the chance to celebrate two friends starting their marriage last weekend and I was honored to be present. I still don't understand why such moments are so profound and I won't try, but I am happy to acknowledge the fact that my heart is moved to witness such a promise.

It was a unique thing. The perfect blend of humor, laughing and meaningful words. An accurate reflection of the man and woman of the day. I will never forget standing next to Zack and watching Laura walk down the aisle. She was radiant and beautiful and I think she was actually glowing but that's not why I teared up. It was the meaning of the moment that got me. They have had a long journey and I've been privileged enough to witness it. This was the end of their journey alone. She walked to meet him and all of the memories of my friendship with Zack came rushing back to me. The late nights and occasional early mornings, all of the heartache and joy I witnessed in his life over the last few years, and it has all come to this moment. When we stood by his side stating our support of him, of them and honored the moment when he committed his life to her and she to him.

But that wasn't all, there was a party to be had...this was something to celebrate. It wasn't just a great party, it was a communal shout for joy for their lives and their joining. We danced and danced and danced as if to mark the ground and assure it's maker and ours that the measure of the day was not lost on us.

He did it. Warren Zack Turner is married. His friendship is humbling. I am filled with pride for him and could not respect him more.

Congratulations my friend.

blessingsandpeace.

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