No Good Thing Does He Withold! Savoring The Gifts.

Rushing through the crowds of holiday shoppers just a few short weeks ago, it snuck right up on me, uninvited, yet so very welcome! It’s amazing how one piece of music can flood the soul and overwhelm the senses. First I heard it playing loud through the mall and then a joyful tear and a lump in my throat welled up. Memories of preparation for that exquisite January wedding day stopped me right in my tracks and I savored the gift…..a very special one of a kind gift that required no wrapping, ribbons or even fancy bows.

The very music (recorded above) that filled the holiday air, just so happened to be the same music that accompanied the processional of brides maids, flower girls and yes, my own beautiful daughter, as she walked her wedding aisle exactly one year ago today.
(perfectly timed out and dramatized for effect–her grand, closed door entrance, happened at precisely 3:33 min)

Psalm 84:11 says, “The Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withold from those who walk uprightly.

What may appear to one as just another arrangement of music, becomes to another, far reaching passion and emotion during an incredibly beautiful, bridal processional moment….A GOOD THING.

What may appear to one holiday shopper as joyful music filling the air, becomes to this mother, a gift (of memories) that keeps on giving….A GOOD, GOOD THING.

This past year as been one of watching my daughter embrace the marriage journey with joy and zeal and tenacity. So today, just like one year ago…WE CELEBRATE (albeit just a little less exquisite). The marriage journey is ever filled with new seasons, new hopes and dreams, new goals and purposes, new mountaintops and valley lows. The memories will always remain our constant joy, but to all that lies ahead, the next year and the next, continue growing in grace, in love and in beauty.
I’d say there isn’t a finer piece of music that represents more completely the both of you, who you are, and what you share.
THAT MOMENT, THE MEMORIES, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY,
YOUR LIFE TOGETHER….A VERY GOOD THING!