Lament. 3:22-23 (ESV) 
    The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
        his mercies never come to an end; 
    they are new every morning;
        great is your faithfulness.

This was the text for the sermon at my son's wedding this past Saturday.  For all of you surrounded by diapers, dishes, and lesson planning books, please view this slideshow and be encouraged!  It is of my 24-year-old son, Michael, marrying his true love, Jessica.  Truly, dear friend, there is a reward for careful, consistent parenting in the fear of God.  It is to have days like the one we had: pure joy with no sorrow added.  We always told our boys, "You have to be princes to marry a princess.  By God's grace, both these young people were truly royal in the grace and joy they reflected from the King of Kings.

We thank God, family members who traveled to make our joy complete, and all of our wonderful church community for giving us a day we will never forget, and always remember as a highlight of our lives.

Proverbs 10:22 (ESV) 
    The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
        and he adds no sorrow with it.

P.S.  About the boxer shorts….  See, it’s this way.  Early in their courtship, Jessica declared her hatred of all Hawaiian prints, especially one brown shirt that Mike wore frequently.  Not to be bossed, he wore it anyways.  She retaliated by sneaking into his place one day, grabbing said shirt, and giving it to Charity.  Charity cut it up and made it into a fine pillow, which was presented as a present to Mike at a party.  Mike has had the final word so far: Mike bought 11 pairs of Hawaiian-print boxers, and he and all his groomsmen wore them during the wedding.