My eyes opened while the morning was still young and covered in darkness. It was one of those mornings when you are startled out of a dream and it takes a few moments to remember where you are. I rolled over and looked at the outline of numbers keeping time beside my bed. 4:47. Then suddenly, like a wave of warm sea water the revelation hit me in the face.Today I'm getting married.
And I heard nothing but my own heartbeat all day, until the moment he clutched my hand and I leaned into his shoulder during communion while the faces of our dear family and friends looked on. We took of His body and blood together -- the sacrifice that allowed God and man to become one -- the sacrifice that surrounds Brian and my unity. A song played around us and I listened to it now. Not the song, but the beat. His heart and mine. Together making promises for our lives that only the Sacrifice we take of could help us keep.
I took his name with me as I walked off of that stage. And I intend to keep it and honor it forever. Because marriage isn't something that just happens when two people fall in love. It's grandeur than a movie and closer than the rings around our fingers. Marriage is the sound of a veil tearing. Everything within you must unfold before the sinner you were made to love and respect, not just on the wedding day but every day.
I love my husband. And I adore the Giver of all good things, like marriage and the sweet man who is in this together with me. And I love my new last name.
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And I heard nothing but my own heartbeat all day, until the moment he clutched my hand and I leaned into his shoulder during communion while the faces of our dear family and friends looked on. We took of His body and blood together -- the sacrifice that allowed God and man to become one -- the sacrifice that surrounds Brian and my unity. A song played around us and I listened to it now. Not the song, but the beat. His heart and mine. Together making promises for our lives that only the Sacrifice we take of could help us keep.
I took his name with me as I walked off of that stage. And I intend to keep it and honor it forever. Because marriage isn't something that just happens when two people fall in love. It's grandeur than a movie and closer than the rings around our fingers. Marriage is the sound of a veil tearing. Everything within you must unfold before the sinner you were made to love and respect, not just on the wedding day but every day.
I love my husband. And I adore the Giver of all good things, like marriage and the sweet man who is in this together with me. And I love my new last name.
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This is beautiful. It blessed me to read your words about marriage and the glory you give to our King for your unity. A Christ honoring wedding and marriage is a rarity in our modern culture. I know, because I am in the wedding business. So this is a great encouragement to me.
ReplyDeleteHow excited I am for you Kaysie and your marriage. Even though I hardly know you and it's been years since my family lived in TN, I feel a special bond because of our love for Christ. And know that I was thinking of you on your wedding day!
Sending deepest congratulations, love and joy from Texas. (btw, that one picture is gorgeous... but it's only one :) I would love to see more!)
Thank you, Lydia! Wonderful to hear from you and it blessed my heart to read your comment. I am truly humbled and honored that God is being glorified through our marriage. Thank you for your thoughts on our special day! It was truly memorable.
ReplyDeleteAnd about the pictures, hopefully more will appear soon! :-)
That's sounds awesome! I wish I had been there... handing out programs, maybe. Congrats again, Kaysie, I know you've been looking forward to this special day for a while; it was great
ReplyDeleteLove Camille
Yeah, Camille, too bad I didn't think to have you there! (it's kinda strange because I never did actually get to see you hand out anything because I was hiding!) Thanks for the kind words and for being a part! Love you girl!
ReplyDelete...Gorgeous
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