Centred Souls

Saturday was surreal. It felt as though time stood still. I left Liquidity, the reception at a loss for words.

"How did you find it?" my lift home asked me.

In truth, I didn't know where to begin.

"It was very them', was all I could muster.

My response hardly encapsulated what I truly meant. I could have offered more specific thoughts; from the ceremony, to the vows, to the sermon, the songs sung, the presentations, the morning tea, the conversations, the speeches, the bridal waltz, the food, the wine, the reception, the list could continue. If I had a couple of red bulls, perhaps I would have taken the question and ran with it, but on this occasion I felt as though I just had a warm cup of chamomile tea.

Walking out onto the wharf as I departed from the restaurant, I noticed the night had blessed us with a clear sky. The wind from the day had settled, and my shawl was doing a good job, or maybe I was too bedazzled to notice. As my eyes slowly met with a vision of the Glebe Island Bridge I realised that time hadn’t stood still. The day had passed without me noticing, and now, it was time for bed.

Dan & Tree, it has been an honour to know you both individually having served with both of you at church, and at summer mission back in January. Thank you for your encouragements, personality quirks, and your passion in your love for God.

You have both been an inspiration.

Mostly, it was a privilege to witness your union before God, and share with family and friends your first evening as husband and wife. The day was fun, relaxed, and personal. You made it easy for everyone to feel involved and very much a part of your day every step of the way.

Your wedding was a joy to witness and a blessing to share.

Congratulations!

Wash Over Me

I felt detached initially, but it was good to be back.

I’m not usually an advocate of long distance relationships. For me as nice as a substitute telephone call or an email can be, it isn’t quite the same as quality time spent together. Three weeks may not be long, but enough in terms of breaking routine and familiarity.

Upon retrospect, there were slight hesitations at first, feeling out any potential differences or changes in habits or appearance. Things usually have a potential to change in a short space of time; yet there are some things remain exactly as they are.

The differences I noticed related more to form, than substance. It didn't take long for my mental defences to fall, and my heart to open up to your welcoming embrace.

I could feel your gentleness and patience upon me. The way you give me the right amount of time and space to work through my thoughts, issues, or fears is endearing. Never attempting to push your boundaries nor coerce me into a decision I'm not willing nor ready to make.

I'm not even sure why doubts or fears surfaces, I know better, but each time I find myself assured again and again as you continue to show your faithfulness towards me. Amongst it all, you give me little time to feel ashamed at my pettiness, as joy quickly overrides any misnomers I may have had during my time of absence.

The renewed confidence I feel is like experiencing honeymoon like emotions with you all over again.

You certainly have a way with me.