The vow.

Being in your mid-twenties can be a time when you don't get to go camping or enjoy your summer weekends because you are at a wedding. Try this, I attended 7 weddings last year (I was invited to more, but could not make it) and 2 this year. Going to a large amount of weddings can be challenging especially when you are single. I try to have the best attitude I can when going for weddings, because I don't want to dread going to weddings but be there because I love my friends and are truly happy for them. Every wedding I go to, I am touched, and am so happy for my friends because they found the right person whom they will spend the rest of their lives with. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending Gord & Yiyan's wedding ceremony then reception. Theirs was an exceptional story because they are in their thirties, late thirties for Gord and God brought them together through a mutual friend. The chapel was beautifully decorated, and the bride glided in the aisle with radiance. Her dress was beautiful with a long train, and the music was perfect. I was there yet, taking all of that in. Then the usual happened, the minister was asking them the "I do" question. Next, you would think they would be exchanging rings. But no, the bride and groom started their own vows, which probably took 15 minutes in total. I was most touched by the bride's vow, because it was so real and honest. Being in her early thirties, she is one independent and strong lady, and could have gone on life being happy that way. However, she chooses Gord, because of his great qualities, and because love was worth it. Love isn't easy, it is actionable, and takes a great deal of forgiveness, she said he teaches her to forgive. Wow. That was profound, and was the most meaningful wedding I have ever been to. Thank you to my dear friends, for teaching me what love is, and I will pray for God to shower blessings upon your marriage.

Sunshine, Clouds & Rainbows

I am in search of sunshine, clouds & rainbows.

This year's summer is very much rainy and cloudy. We have had very few sunny days, so when the sun stands prominently in its glorious ways, those are very special moments! This weekend hasn't been too bad, it has been warm enough to make me smile. I find life the same way sometimes, there are very many cloudy and rainy days, and there is a waiting period for sunshine & rainbows. And when it happens, it is plain glorious. It is a moment where nothing matters; just standing before God and enjoying His beautiful creation. And that moment is so etched in our memory that when you close your eyes, you are reminded of the warmth of the sun, the beautiful rainbow and God's presence.

I long for more sunshiny and rainbow filled days, be it in the tangible or intangible. God, would you fill my days with an overwhelming sense of your presence.