Celebration and Gratitude

Two years ago David and I married on the labyrinth in our garden and then celebrated together with many friends from both our communities. While it was our wedding day, it was much more than that - it was a time of celebrating community, love, God's faithfulness and surprises and blessings. It was the most beautiful sacred day that we will never ever forget. But as we celebrated that two year mark together yesterday I thought of the all of the love that went into this celebration. Of those who had put so much of their heart into this day for us and with us. This celebration came about because of all of that love and heart and for that we are so grateful, and we remember each of them with gratitude. Once again it wasn't about our anniversary but about all that we hold as we celebrate.

To those who made all the fabulous food, created the sacred space and held us in the Light - thank you.
To those of you who let your gift of music envelope us and let us praise - thank you.
To those hands that created the beautiful flowers and let us see the Almighty in beauty - thank you.
Those beautiful chocolate dipped strawberries that awaited us after our vows - thank you for them and for your taking care of the place.
To those who gave honour and sacredness as they lead us in the vows of commitment to each other - thank you.
To each of you who held story in your hearts and walked our roads of healing - thank you.
To family - thank you.
To the ones who prayed and held dreams in the Light - thank you.
To the Great Lover and Life Giver - thank You.

Thank you Almighty One for every detail You prepared and all that we hold within us because of Love.

La Chaim - to Life.

Body Prayer

Touch your fingertips to your forehead saying:
Open my mind to remember your presence.

Touch your fingertips to your mouth saying
Open my mouth to speak your wisdom.

Touch your fingertips to your heart, saying:
Open my heart to extend your love.

Hold both your hands out, open, palms up, saying:
Open my hands to serve you generously.

Holding arms open wide, saying:
Open my whole being to you.

Make a deep bow to the Holy Presence within you.

from Open the Door by Joyce Rupp, pg 13.