Mark and I got married on December 21, 2020, on winter solstice. It was a beautiful brisk day with just enough snow. The balcony, on which, we were wed overlooked some hills and a creek. The wind made it a bit colder than I wanted.
In the middle of our ceremony a bald eagle flew through, as if God was blessing our union though I missed it because I was too focused on my husband. The way his blue eyes shine, the way his hands kept squeezing mine, and his smile, the world was just us. I forgot about the crowd watching us. Later that evening, the Christmas Star appeared! We took it as another sign from God, blessing our union.
Mark and I decided before we were engaged, that we would both like a small wedding. I always had a fear of the production side of weddings, and how I felt it would take away from the memory. We were both worried that without Covid it would be nearly impossible to say no to people we love. Mark was very adamant that we were wed before 2021. We had 28 people at our wedding (which was more than Mark wanted, and fewer than I wanted.)
Most who were there were Mark’s siblings and their families. Others who were there included the caterer, photographers, (who were just friends of mine), videographer (also a friends and mentors of mine), Decorator and coordinator (who I teach Sunday School with, she is a great friend), and the woman I was living with along with my family! It was beautifully intimate, and despite the small wedding we felt so supported.
My community back in Florida sent many letters. My church put on a bridal shower., and Mark’s church put on a card shower for us. And so many people sent supportive messages. We are so grateful and excited to see where God leads us.
My Life is God's Story 