A Most Joyous Occasion

Yesterday we were so blessed to see the answer to many years of prayers.  Our James, amazing brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and son got married.  He had to wait many long years for his bride.  It was hard to see him struggle against the pain of loneliness, and as we prayed, year after year, it became evident that the Lord, indeed, had a plan and an amazing woman intended for him.

 

James, I cannot properly put into words the immense joy I felt for both you and Amey yesterday.  You desired a godly wife.  You were willing to wait for the Lord's good provision.  And the Lord has blessed you so abundantly.  I love your wife dearly.  She is an amazing person.  She will care for you.  She will love you.  She shares your faith and she has won the hearts of those nieces and nephews that you hold so dear to your own heart.

 

It was the greatest honour for Dan and I to stand beside you and Amey yesterday.  You are both so dear to us.  We have shared in your sorrows and joys as you have done with us.  We have laughed and wept together many times.  The fact that both of you live relatively close to us thrills me to no end. 

 

May this day, Lord willing, be a continuation of a lifelong journey that we may make together--brothers along with their wives; travelling as pilgrims together on the path that leads to everlasting life; upholding one another and encouraging one another, weeping and laughing, praying and glorifying the Lord as we go.