her dream came true

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed watching the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Caimbridge (William and Kate) this morning with Trish, Helen and Kathy.  I was the first to arrive at Trish's house at 4:00am and she had been up since 3:00.  It was a fairy tale wedding for sure.  Every detail that was timed perfectly.  Trish lit a candle for William's mother, Diana and it was very touching to see it next to her photograph.  We all remember her wedding to Prince Charles back in 1981 and of course we were all up early watching her funeral in 1997 and remember exactly where we were when we heard the tragic news.  I will never forget hearing Trish and Hel singing the hymns that were so very familiar to them and we had to stand when they sang to the Queen.

We enjoyed our coffee, scones and mimosas. When my sister asked what my favorite part I couldn't decide. I loved how Catherine's father lead her down the aisle. My favorite dress was the maid of honor, her sister, Pippa Middleton's dress. I loved the trees in Westminster Abbey and of course the beautiful choir. I would be so proud if my son were singing! I loved how the bride and her father went down the aisle first and the wedding party followed behind. The dresses and hats were so elegant. I loved watching Kate kirtsey (no idea how to spell it and can't find it.) to the Queen mum right after the wedding and I also love how she followed her husband's lead by bowing her head when he saluted the flags in the carriage. Most of all it was great to see the couple "in love."

I listened closely when her brother read the reading during the ceremony. I hope they listened as well.

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (Romans 12:1-2,9-18 ESV)"

My takeaway from the reading is this: "Outdo one another in showing honor."
Lord, give me the desire to "outdo" my huband in showing him honor. You know how competitive I tend to be, so let me respect him more than he loves me.

There is something about the absolutely beautiful church, seeing everyone dressed up, the guards, the horse and carriages riding through the streets of London and of course the red carpet. I love weddings because they always make me remember my own and in some strange way this morning it felt like I renewed my vows to my husband. Wouldn't you love to feel like you belonged in a royal family?  I think if we are honest, we all want it more than anything. I couldn't help imagine that I really am the Bride of the King of Kings and one day our wedding will look a lot like what I experienced this morning... but better!

"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."
~Dr. Seuss