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Love is in the Air, Part One

By on July 11, 2009 in Family

It’s summer–the season of weddings. This morning I attended my first as a divorcee. As I told a dear friend, it was achingly beautiful. Having watched the bride go through a rough marriage and bad divorce, having watched the groom as cancer stole his first wife, this day of celebration meant a lot to all of us in attendance.

The attendants made their way down the aisle, then Mark left the altar and met his bride at the top of the aisle to walk her down. But that moment–oh, that moment–when they first caught sight of each other and began to weep. Of course, I joined right in.

May God bless you, Mark and Sonia, and may all the years of pain in the past be redeemed with grace-filled abundance!

Ever realized you don’t even noticed your loved one’s outer appearance anymore? Here’s a sweet, yet deep, post by Donna Kohlstrom.

In case you missed the link on my facebook page, here’s a little video about piano playing, love, and those never-ending sparks.

6 Responses to Love is in the Air, Part One

  1. Jessica July 12, 2009 at 3:51 am #

    So beautiful. I love weddings too, and you look very pretty. 🙂

  2. Susan J. Reinhardt July 12, 2009 at 12:42 pm #

    Hi Christina –

    You and the kids look wonderful! I hope the bride and groom find much happiness.

    What an endearing video! Thank you for putting it on your blog.

    Blessings,
    Susan 🙂

  3. Ashley Weis July 12, 2009 at 2:21 pm #

    I love weddings.

    You look great, Christina. So beautiful. I can’t wait to see you walking down the aisle again, this time to someone who takes care of the precious flower that you are. I better be invited!

    Love you,
    Ashley

  4. Cindy July 12, 2009 at 3:02 pm #

    What beautiful pictures! I love weddings. There are so many sweet and sincere emotions there, it’s wonderful.

  5. Winnie July 14, 2009 at 7:16 am #

    Thanks for reposting the video, I loved it. Was thinking, I bet there Momma’s are real proud with all those piano lessons.

    I can’t wait to catch up with you at the conference and give you a great big hug.

    Love the dress, is that one of the ones you found for a steal?

  6. Christina Berry July 16, 2009 at 11:34 pm #

    Thanks, Jessica!

    I can’t tell you how many times I watched the video, Susan. My kids love it too.

    Ashley, think you could fly out here for it?? 😉 Truly, I hope God has an amazing man on hold to be my husband. In the meantime, I’ll work on the kind of woman I should be!

    Cindy, aren’t they? The sincere love spoken in such a public venue grabs my heart.

    Winnie, you are one smart cookie! It WAS one of my great finds. $15, I think, at a second hand shop. Plus, a young married woman asked to borrow it for a wedding she’s going to this weekend, so I feel really hip. 🙂