I do...I love love! FYI...this is the key chain from Sex and the City The Movie. I love when Jennifer Hudson says, "Love is the thing, you know". The more I shoot weddings the more I realize why I do it. I do it because I love and believe in love. This is a big deal coming from the product of a divorced home. It is incredible to see love, be a part of love and capture love. I've been blessed lately to witness some serious love and I'd like to share it with you. My best friend Casey went through a painful, horrible divorce 2 and a half years ago. It was the most excruciating thing seeing someone I love so much hurt so deeply. I wept with her, got angry with her, held her and just loved her the best way I knew how. There were times I feared that she would never allow herself to feel love again. There were guys and opportunities but never love. My heart hurt for her because I knew that she deserved to be in love...real, sweep you off your feet, flutter in your stomach, make you giddy and glowy love. I have had the most wonderful past month watching her open her heart up and let in an amazing man and fall in love...seriously, there are times when I can tell she's glowing through a text. It gives me such hope to see someone who has hurt so deeply open up their hearts and trust again to love. My heart is so filled with joy that God has given her the man who loves her and treasures her. It's always a risk...there is never a guarantee... Which brings me to my next friend. My dear friend who is like my brother is fighting for his love. Despite hurt and heartache he is choosing to pursue her and be the picture of Christ's pursuit of us. He is choosing to see beyond all human fallibility and fight for the one he committed to years ago. It brings tears to my eyes just watching him pursue her, love her and have faith that they will be restored. I watched one of the parents of my bride kiss and love each other. I can't tell you how much it encouraged me to see their lasting love after so many years...not only do they love each other BUT they really like each other. I know that they've had hard times but they've stood by their commitment to each other. I see my brother and how he loves and supports his wonderful wife. She's a worship leader with The Vineyard and she produces music for them. My brother told me not long ago, "I can't wait until I can build Anabeth the house of her dream with a recording studio in it." She has supported him through medical school and he wants her to be successful. It just makes me happy to watch them love each other.
Even with the stories of when love fails...it does prevail. I long for the day when I can give my heart to a man...BUT I don't hold back my love in the meantime :). I have a lot of love to give. Love is why I am redeemed. Love is why I am living my dreams. Love is what pushes me towards greatness...Love is the thing!
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