Morning! So, if you did not know by now, I am a morning person! I have been to Mass, Target and the Grocery Store, all before 10:30 am! Yes, I know, the weekend is for sleeping in…but sleeping in, is not in my vocabulary. But I digress, Mass today was amazing. The readings and the homily all really spoke to me; however it was the end of Mass that really got to me.
The Priest got up and said…”we have an anniversary we would like to recognize.” I was a little confused, but I went with it. The Priest went on…”will So and So, please come up to the altar and everyone please stand.” So and So walked up to the altar and the Priest asked us all to stand up and raise our hands to bless them as he read a prayer. He asked God to continue to bless their 63 year-old union and give them the strength to continue on together, not only for themselves, but for their children (and grandchildren). We all said, “AMEN” and the couple kissed.
It was the sweetest, most romantic thing, I have observed in a long time. Even after all these years, romance was still in the air. The husband looked so delighted, proud and just HAPPY… and his wife looked equally as pleased; however a bit surprised. This show of commitment and devotion really warmed my heart. And it made me realize, I WANT THAT TOO!!
At my age, I’d have to meet my partner pretty soon to compete with this fete. 63 Years is an AMAZING accomplishment and I hope they have many more years of wedded bliss to come! Over the years, I have been pretty “iffy” about marriage…now I know, it is something that I want and need to actively pursue.
But to do so, I really need to let go of the relationship baggage that has been weighing me down the last 10 years. My mother recommended this book about Letting Go to me; Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven, by T. D. Jakes. I ordered it and it arrived yesterday. I plan on reading a bit of it a day and seeing how it goes. Wish me luck!
