Her Cmes the Bride!
She was radiant! Her hair was swept up on each side with pearl combs, a nosegay of flowers nestled in an antique doilie, tied with sheer ivory ribbon, rested in her lap. Her groom waited with quiet expectation as she was wheeled into the room. Warm and loving smiles adorned the faces of all who attended.
It was a bitter-sweet celebration, however, as the bride was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and isn't expected to live long. But I have an idea that these fianl days, whether they be many or few, will be some of her happiest and most cherished.
I listened to them say their vows. "In sickness and in health" took on new meaning. My husband (the officiating minister) pronounced them husband and wife and the groom leaned over to the wheel chair where his bride sat and ever so tenderly kissed her. Then his hand went up to her thin, dark hair and he gently stroked it as his eyes, moist with emotion, seemed to be preserving in his memory her fragile beauty.
I wish the newlyweds well, and pray for more happy days together than anyone dares to dream. I also say to my husband of nearly 25 years, " I, Rosalie, continue to take you, Dean, to be my lawful husband; to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others keep myself only unto thee, for as long as we both shall live. Let not but death part me from thee". No one knows the number of their days. Days like today, strengthen my resolve to make the most of every day, to not harbour grudges, to let go of the petty things that can consume us, to tell the people I love that indeed, I do love them, to look for opportunities to surprise people with kindness, to take time every day to talk to God, and listen for His voice through prayer and the Scriptures. These things really matter and yet, sometimes my energy is expended on things that really don't matter at all.
How's your perspective on thinngs? Now is a good time to mend fences or scale back on work to spend time with your kids, to surprise your wife with flowers (it doesn't need to be a huge bouquet! A singe rose speaks volumes), to resist nagging your husband for even one day, to call your mother or father on the phone. I hope you make the most of today!
It was a bitter-sweet celebration, however, as the bride was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and isn't expected to live long. But I have an idea that these fianl days, whether they be many or few, will be some of her happiest and most cherished.
I listened to them say their vows. "In sickness and in health" took on new meaning. My husband (the officiating minister) pronounced them husband and wife and the groom leaned over to the wheel chair where his bride sat and ever so tenderly kissed her. Then his hand went up to her thin, dark hair and he gently stroked it as his eyes, moist with emotion, seemed to be preserving in his memory her fragile beauty.
I wish the newlyweds well, and pray for more happy days together than anyone dares to dream. I also say to my husband of nearly 25 years, " I, Rosalie, continue to take you, Dean, to be my lawful husband; to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others keep myself only unto thee, for as long as we both shall live. Let not but death part me from thee". No one knows the number of their days. Days like today, strengthen my resolve to make the most of every day, to not harbour grudges, to let go of the petty things that can consume us, to tell the people I love that indeed, I do love them, to look for opportunities to surprise people with kindness, to take time every day to talk to God, and listen for His voice through prayer and the Scriptures. These things really matter and yet, sometimes my energy is expended on things that really don't matter at all.
How's your perspective on thinngs? Now is a good time to mend fences or scale back on work to spend time with your kids, to surprise your wife with flowers (it doesn't need to be a huge bouquet! A singe rose speaks volumes), to resist nagging your husband for even one day, to call your mother or father on the phone. I hope you make the most of today!
posted by Rosalie @ 10:21 PM
1 Comments:
At 11:49 AM,
Atlantic Guy said…
And I take you to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward and forever - and let not but death part you and me!
I cherish you, my love!
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