This is the week. My son, Taylor, gets married to the love of his life, Reid, this Friday. All of the months of preparation will come to a close, culminating into the one beautiful moment when they say “I do” this Friday night.

I cannot believe how quickly it came. While he just proposed in January and it seemed ages until October, now it is here.

Emily Dickinson once said, “Forever is composed of nows.” Their forever will start this Friday.

My friend reminded me the other day that, no matter how much we would like to slow it down to enjoy it, the day of the wedding will pass just like any other day. It will be just 24 hours. The best thing we can do is try to savor every minute of it.

Embracing the moment is realizing how precious life is, even, or especially, in the midst of the uncertainties and trials of life . There are no guarantees, only opportunities and what we do with them.

Each day is a gift from God. In gratitude, we can see that there is something good for us  in every day that He gives us here on this earth, no matter the hardships. We can drink deeply from this beautiful life that He has blessed us with.

Let’s not just look, let’s observe … the majesty and miracles of seeing God in our lives every day.

Let’s not just swallow, let’s taste … the sweetness of every minute with family and friends. Our time together will too soon pass.

Let’s not just sleep, let’s dream … and hope and never give up on the desires of our heart.

Let’s not just think, let’s feel … all the emotions that come with this messy, wonderful, incredible life.

Let’s not just exist, let’s live … and love and laugh every chance we get.

“What day is it?”
“It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
“My ‘favorite’ day,” said Pooh.
― A.A. Milne

This Friday will become Taylor and Reid’s new ‘favorite’ day. I will have a front row seat to watch them embrace the best moment of their lives so far as they start their family.

I will embrace the moment too. I am sure I will laugh. I know I will cry. But more than anything else, I will praise God for the wonderful blessings of family and for this amazing, beautiful life!!

Dear Lord: Thank You that You created life, marriage and families. Your blessings for us are beyond anything that we could ever plan on our own. Thank You for blessing our children in this way. Marriage is ordained by You and is a picture of the love affair between Christ and the Church. Thank You for Your love for us in sending Your Son to die for us while we were still sinners, and for the beautiful gifts of this life. Help us to always embrace every blessing with gratitude and love for You. Amen

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  James 1:17

My times are in Your hands. Psalm 31:15

Thank you for reading and sharing my blogpost. Please share your thoughts, comments and experiences by replying below. May God bless you and your family always with beautiful moments to embrace!