Saturday, April 20, 2013

A WEDDING IN THE FAMILY

 

My son and his girlfriend of several years are getting married today.  Please pray that Patrick and Marlet have many happy years together.  The wedding will take place at Patrick's house with family and a few close friends as guests.
O gracious and everlasting God, look mercifully upon Patrick and Marlet who come to you seeking your blessing, and assist them with your grace, that with true fidelity and steadfast love they may honor and keep the promises and vows they make; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer)
A song for Patrick and Marlet.



Leonard Cohen's great song "Dance Me to the End of Love" by The Civil Wars, a new musical duo I've recently discovered, whom I enjoy very much.
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12 comments:

  1. June ButlerApril 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks, Len. We're happy for them. We're supplying the wonderful champagne, Taittinger, that my friend Dennis, the former wine-seller, recommended for our 50th wedding anniversary.

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  2. FranApril 20, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Congrats to them, happiness and joy!

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  3. JCFApril 21, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Mazel Tov! All love, happiness and blessings to the couple! Mwah! [And special congrats to the mother-of-the-groom: you raised a son to "put a ring on it", Mimi. Yay, you!]

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    1. June ButlerApril 21, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      JCF, I blush. I hope Patrick and Marlet will be very happy. They've both had their share of struggles; they know each other well; all should be well.

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  4. Russ ManleyApril 21, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    I hope the wedding is as festive as the one in Steel Magnolias. All good wishes to the happy couple.

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    1. June ButlerApril 21, 2013 at 4:51 PM

      Russ, thank you. The wedding was lovely and festive. The cool-with-sunshine weather was perfect for an outdoor celebration.

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  5. whiteycatApril 21, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    I am a day late commenting so I do hope that all went well! Congrats, best wishes and blessings to the couple!

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    1. June ButlerApril 21, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      whiteycat, as I've said, the wedding was beautiful, and the celebration was great fun. Alas, the champagne ran out before everyone had their fill. Our faux pas, but there was enough of the other choices of drinks to keep the crowd happy.

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    2. JCFApril 21, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      "Alas, the champagne ran out before everyone had their fill."

      Where is Jesus when you need him? ;-/

      I'm sure everybody had a Bon Temp, regardless.

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    3. June ButlerApril 21, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      I wanted to cry out, "Jesus do you make champagne?" but I thought I would be presuming too much.

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  6. June ButlerApril 21, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    PS: I will pass on the blessings and good wishes to the bride and groom.

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