Weddings - Breathtaking!

This past Saturday we attended the wedding of my nephew, Joseph Dolby to his sweetheart, Alisa Lim in Los Altos, CA. There is something wonderful about weddings when there is that certain sparkle in the faces of those to be married and smiles of pride and tears of joy on the faces of the families and friends who share in the blessed celebration of their union. It is a time to reflect upon the past and have hope in a bright future. There are moments that take our breath away - seeing the beautiful bride, the delight of the groom, the pride of the parents, the excitement of the friends and family. This poem was written at another very special wedding, but I share it in celebration of all wedding days and with joy in my heart for Joe and Alisa!

Breathtaking

Breathtaking, breath giving
Life taken, life given
A day of beauty, of new love risen.

A man and woman, two to one
Radiant, triumphant, the day has come
When love hands to love and nothing is lost
Expanded, included, the sign of the cross.

The face of an angel as joy fills the space
Thanksgiving, God’s glory, mercy and grace.
Hearts swelled with pride, days of patience and pain
Have been rewarded by beauty and love once again.

But the beauty is grander and not grasped by sight
And love beyond words, beyond stars, beyond light
Hearts do the talking when mere words fall shy
Heaven known in the moment, spirits soaring, souls cry.

Too much loving, too much giving, unworthy, unjust
Too much goodness, too much kindness, acceptance, trust
Such are the gifts showered down from above
On this day of pure beauty, life and true love.

Breathtaking.