#537 Nicole and Carlos are married

I have been somewhat emotional these days. Nicole is the first of our four kids getting married. Not hearing the door slam, or her harp playing in the house is harder than I had anticipated.

She is self determined, and a woman that will do anything she puts her mind to - I know that.

But she is still my girl, my daughter whom I have seen grow and become a woman of God.

I did get to walk her down the aisle lead the ceremony between tears, smiles and sniffles. So many emotions invaded my heart that evening. I think all that emotional high and low is catching up with me.

Carlos is a wonderful young man. I love Carlos. He has walked the talk. He has a very good heart, loves the Lord, and is working hard in providing for Nicole. After the first week away, they came to our home and did not wanted to leave. We talked, ate, played games, talked and ate some more. We did not wanted them to go away. I think we are all going thru relational withdraw

I shared in my homily about Agape LOVE. The love that is always there, committed - IN SPITE OF - I told some stories and weaved in a few insights into the love that God desires for husbands and wifes or any true relation for that matter.

As of this writing Nicole and Carlitos have been married 15 days. I wish them the best life together. Nancy and I have promised our love and support to Carlos and Nicole, as the storms of life, might hit their ship. We have all been there and learned to navigate some rough waters. But we cannot do it alone.

I end this brief reflection with a challenge to each of us who is in our relationship.

There is no greater love, than to selflessly lay down your life for another person. John 15:13

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