It was awesome!! As I sat on the 2nd row of the Episcopal Church with Allison and the boys I heard a kinda rumble coming from behind me; it was Corey Russell praying in tongues as he came down the isle to the pew where we were sitting. He sat down and I began laughing almost immediately and I know it was heard throughout the quiet church. Not long after, the wedding party made their way to the front of the church where the groom awaited the entry of his bride. As Matt played beautifuly on the piano Laura began making her way down the isle toward her waiting groom…the crowd stood in honor of the bride. Even my children had a look of “awwww-ness” on their faces as the bride walked down the isle. The father gave her away and the bride took her place next to the groom to exchange vows…and then they kissed. At this point Eli put his hands over his eyes and whispered to me “Dad, tell me when it’s over” and Silas said “I am never getting married if I have to kiss a girl”. After the kiss the new couple took communion and the priest called for the “blessers” to come and pray for the bride and groom. This was an honor for me and Allison to speak into their lives as we joined Corey, Misty and the parents to pray over the newly wed couple. We prayed, sat back down and the wedding ceremony ended and Mr. and Mrs Combrink were presented to the world for the first time.
On the way home (i won’t write about the desert bar reception, it was MAD) Eli and Silas were in the back seat of the VW saying “Maiwwage” and “Twoo Wuv” …(for those of you that have seen the Princess Bride)…
Jun 15