Jun. 24, 2008 - Flower Girls.
This weekend, we had the privilege of going to a beautiful wedding of some dear friends and neighbors of ours. We were able to watch the whole relationship unfold over the last year.
Last May, Jordan wrote a letter to Grace's dad asking permission to get to know her better. Grace wasn't too sure about it all as she didn't know Jordan all that well. In August, the whole family decided to take a 3 week trip to South Dakota where Jordan and his family live. (He is one of 11 children)
Jordan was very nervous and Grace wasn't too sure about it all, but by the end of the first week, he had won her heart and they were officially "courting." They courted long distance through email and phone. He surprised her right before Christmas by flying to Kentucky and popping the question.
They continued to court long distance and got married Saturday. They are such a cute couple and will be very happy together. The cool thing about this wedding is that at the altar when her dad (who is a licensed minister) pronounced them man and wife, they each had their first kiss ever with anyone right there. It was awkward and beautiful! How special to save that first kiss for your wedding day! It might sound weird to some, but this is the 4th such wedding we have been to in 3 yrs. It is such a beautiful thing.
Anyway, Grace asked Hosanna and Jubilee to be her flower girls and it was so fun for them and me to get them dressed up all beautiful and have them feeling like princesses for the day.
We pray that our children's weddings are every bit as special as this one was. What a perfect example of saving yourself for your Bridegroom. The Bible likens our relationship with Jesus as Him being a Bridegroom who will one day return for His Bride without spot or wrinkle. Will we be ready for him as Grace was for Jordan?
Comments
Jun. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kyhills
They were very cute flower girls and did a great job! Thanks for letting them be part of Grace's special day.
Jun. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by imasharp
They are beautiful. I didn't get to make it. I bet Jubi did great too didn't she.
Christy
Jun. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
They made beautiful flowergirls! What a beautiful wedding and they were so precious!
Shari
Jun. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PlainJane
Beautiful story and two very pretty flower girls!
Hi, I'm Jane from the SOW board and just wanted to stop in and get to "know" you! I hope you don't mind if I add you to my friends list.
I really appreciated the comment you made at SOW about raising boys and what you said about the ALERT training. It has inspired me to do a post on raising boys (from a mom of girls perspective). Could I copy/quote what you said at SOW about the benefits of ALERT & your recommendations for raising Godly young men? My two princesses will need mighty princes someday should the Lord tarry.
Blessings to You and Your Beautiful Family.
Jane
