It was a Saturday morning & she wore white. Her hair fell long & curled at her face & wildflowers were pinned delicately in it, which followed by a veil that was about to be placed over her face by her Dad for the first & final time. The bridesmaids wore an array of mismatched dresses, & held flowers of disarray & beauty. & it was at that time that they gathered around her & spoke prayers over this exquisite journey that is being unfolded today. This bride was breathtaking, beauty flowing from her & lavished in grace. Tears were common today...tears of exquisite giddiness. Tears flowed from your eyes as your momma handed you something blue that she has held onto for years, her reminder to you that she always knew this day would come.
As I'm standing here watching all of this unfold, & our little niece is chasing her brother, Liam around the room, I'm in awe. Awe of the day that is about to take place. --As I walk into the next room & take a glance at the groom as he is tying his tie, I see it. I see love wash across his face, adoration & readiness...readiness to become your husband & you his wife. & in a few short minutes the vows would be said & the promises would be meant.
....it was time.
As I pulled myself away from this image of your groom, I came back to your side, hugged you one last time & reminded you that your patience was not forgotten by God. I walked beside my sisters & looked back at you just as a tear hit my cheek, today you would not only take his last name, but you would begin the journey to your own family. As I began to walk down the aisle I caught a glance of the room before us, I took in the beauty of just how many people gathered today to witness your commitment. The quaint little setting tucked beneath the walls of your church was packed. Every single one of these people came today to stand by you & witness your love for each other. --As I made it to the alter, I stood in my place & knew you were next to walk.
...the music began, everyone stood & I fixed my eyes on you & our daddy. Tears were glistening from his eyes & pride washed across his face as he held tight to your hand & walked you to your groom. You were at the end of the aisle, your groom was standing before the both of you, & as dad placed your hand in his, he lifted your veil, gave you one last kiss & took his seat next to our momma.
Your groom took your hand in his, & walked the two of you up to the alter where your pastor stood. --You read your handwritten vows, exchanged rings, & then the moment came...
"You may now kiss the bride." --smiles erupted, tears flowed, & cheers filled the room. He was now yours & you, his. His tall demeanor would always stand next to you & support you. He would someday hold your babies & create a crazy silly childhood for them all, just as our dad did for us. He would love you, always.
He was your best friend....He was your lobster.
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