For my other main event of the month, I had the best seat,
or spot, in the place, standing slightly in front of and between Hannah on my
right, in her wedding dress, and Daniel on my left. The venue was a large Victorian style indoor
gazebo-like circular building located in a Galveston shore park. My message was about the purpose and nature
of marriage. Daniel and Hannah said their
vows, exchanged their rings, and enjoyed the traditional kiss.
Hannah looked lovely and Daniel looked handsome as the
ceremony progressed followed by picture taking, food, games, along with great
fellowship among family and friends. I
was especially blessed by the George Ranch volunteers who attended and, among
others, said sweet things about Hannah. Hannah and Daniel chose to stay
practical and affordable as they honeymooned in Galveston. (If Jan were here to write this blog, it
would be several pages long filled with vivid wedding details that us guys just
either miss or can’t see!)
Prior to the wedding, I visited Hannah’s new work place at
the Sauer-Beckmann Historical Farm. While
there I met her staff, watched new-born sheep, talked with visitors, and helped
pull weeds while Hannah milked the cow.
The next day Daniel, Hannah, and I visited the famous Blue Bell Ice
Cream factory while on our way to Galveston.
During the week I also spent quality time with Sara, Jonathan, Martha
and Philip. Three nights ago I had the
pleasure of leading the church home-group that David and Andrea lead each week.
Now I’m riding 38,000 feet in the sky over the Pacific ready
to resume my ministry on the other side of the globe. Prayer breakfast, discipleship groups, leadership
training, and sermon messages are all on the agenda for the next couple of
weeks. I’ll have to brush away
spiderwebs from the back of my desk and sweep the dust off the floor. There will be emails to respond to and a
statistical report to fill out. I will
have friends to call and errands to make.
But it was nice to take a break to see the bluebonnets and
smell the sagebrush, to connect with family and talk to friends, and most of
all to see Hannah wedded and to hold my beautiful grandbaby.
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