Joyous of Events

Well this weekend was quite an amazing one. My good friends got married and I had the priveledge of being a part of the bridal party. This was my first "in the wedding" experience, and I could not have asked for a better wedding to be part of. This wedding was especially fun because I was able to see the relationship unfold from the beginning. I can still remember my early talks with the groom as he shared with us his initial interest in his bride. It has been such a neat thing to experience their lives come together, and to finally see the Lord bless them in marriage this past weekend. It's hard to put into words the joy that I felt as I watched them take their vows. For girls, it seems that we "plan" our wedding day in our heads for a long, long time. Sure, some girls don't take it as far as others, who might have everything planned except for the groom waiting at the end, but I think we all secretly plan a little bit of how we would like our wedding to go. There was SO MUCH joy surrounding the entire day this past weekend that I know that God was a part of the celebration. My friends were dancing to their song (i'll be by edwin mccain) and I couldn't help but shed some tears. The bride and I had listened to that song several times in one of our favorite movies, and each and every time we would comment about how crazy it would be to hear that song at their wedding (even before we knew they eventually would get married). To see the smiles on their faces as they DID dance to that song at their wedding, I felt so encouraged by the Lord that He DOES know what is best for us and that He desires to answer the deepest longings of our heart. My friends have amazing hearts for people and for each other, and I am excited to have such good role models like that in my life! Overall, it was an amazing and joyous event! (what a way to start off my thanksgiving break!!!)