Saturday, August 05, 2017
Today was another gorgeous summer day, and today we can write about something happy. We did some more work around the house this morning – which in a way is a happy thing because we are able to do it. Our first cousin twice removed (Max’s first cousin’s grandson) got married and we went to the wedding at our church, Lester Memorial UMC. The groom and his parents live very close to us 
and his Mom and Dad are some of our dearest friends. The wedding was basically traditional but also had light-hearted moments. We’re not sure if the “light-hearted” part was planned or just a spontaneous reflection of the bride’s and groom’s personalities. For example, during the service they braided a “Trinity Cross” to symbolize the three persons making up the union – the bride, the groom and Jesus. They seemed to have a little difficulty with braiding the cords so when they finished they looked 
at each other, laughed and high-fived. Later, when the pastor gave the groom permission to kiss the bride, she turned to the congregation and grinned and pumped her fists. Then as they were headed back down the aisle as husband and wife, the groom jumped up and clicked his heels together.
The reception did not have the usual nuts, mints and punch. There was a french fry bar and chicken fingers along with wonderful fruit and vegetables. Again, the reception was fun. No stuffiness. The bride and groom enjoyed their wedding day, as they should. And we did too! They are a sweet young Christian couple and we wish them the very best as they start their life together.
Otherwise things seem to be going fairly well with all our family – do we dare actually say that? Anne’s mom’s walking is improving. Juno and Helen are adjusting. All is good.
Tomorrow is Sunday so we look forward to getting to go worship at Lester Memorial again. If all goes as planned we will also get to attend our Sunday School class. When we get to go back we realize how much we miss everyone when we are gone. Remember to pray for your pastors. Hope you are having a great weekend.
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