Sunday, May 27, 2012

Day 691 - A big day, a little church and a beautiful bride


A sunny, bright day filled with love and laughter - what a way to start the journey!

To see your child getting married must be one of the biggest blessings one can experience as a parent. Yesterday that blessing belonged to me. Sitting in the little church next to the sea with my fingers intertwined with my husband's, just as it was 26 years ago when our little Melissa arrived in this world, I knew that everything is exactly as it should be.
  
I asked for God's favour, and we received it. My little girl has started the next phase of her life. Her own camino. Hand in hand with a husband who adores her and a desire to live a life rooted in God's word.

I have a massive 'mother-of-the-bride's-new-shoes'  blister on my foot but tonight I will sleep well! 

14 comments:

  1. This really is the sweetest picture! And I have to agree, watching your children getting married is an amazing moment. The only thing better is seeing them becoming parents! One step at a time, as with all roads we travel!! Buen Camino to both of them, and you too...

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  2. May your entire family be happy for many, many years to come!I am sending good vibrations to the other side of the planet.

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  3. Stappie vir stappie gaan die lewe aan... sterkte, jy moet mos self een van die dae begin stap!!

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    1. Net so! Nogmaals dankie vir die wolletjies - hopelik gaan ek dit glad nie nodig he nie!! Sal probeer om so hier en daar 'n 'update' te pos!

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  4. It was a privilage to watch your little girl walk down the aile. When she embraced her dad with tears running down her cheeks, like she did not want to let go, was so special to see. Daddys little girl. You have done an amazing job as parents. She has so much to give and has such wisdom. I feel honoured to be part of your family. The most amazing part that now stands out for me is that you and her have a deep relationship with God. My prayer for your family is to stand together worshipping our Father and sharing His Love with the world. I am extremely proud of you both. Carry on being an example for her, teaching her Gods ways, walk in obedience listening to the voice of God. You are a blessing. Lots of Love Riana

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    1. Riana - I don't have any tissues left at this stage!! Thanks for your beautiful words and ditto to you! xx

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  5. It was a privilage to watch your little girl walk down the aile. When she embraced her dad with tears running down her cheeks, like she did not want to let go, was so special to see. Daddys little girl. You have done an amazing job as parents. She has so much to give and has such wisdom. I feel honoured to be part of your family. The most amazing part that now stands out for me is that you and her have a deep relationship with God. My prayer for your family is to stand together worshipping our Father and sharing His Love with the world. I am extremely proud of you both. Carry on being an example for her, teaching her Gods ways, walk in obedience listening to the voice of God. You are a blessing. Lots of Love Riana

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  6. What a beautiful time for this precious wedding, just before your own pilgrimage! I love the analogy. (And the photos on Fb!)
    Blessings!

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    1. I agree Jan! So glad the timing worked out the way it has, now I can savour the memories whilst walking and not worry about the planning of the event!

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  7. Soooooo, what happened? I thought You was going to write during Your pilgrimwalk. I hope everything is alright whith You!!!! I miss Your words and erinring very much!

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    1. Writing, of course, instead of that strange "erinring" :-) Lotta fr.o.m. Sweden

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    2. I ment writing! Not erinring.

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