No Longer Death Do You Part; Eternal Marriage, A Forever Family Part I

Life's Journey, Our Potential Destiny

 Flower petals grace the crowd, tickling the air on their accession, restfully blanketing the ground. A royal blue satin pillow cradles platinum rings of the finest workmanship and quality shining as the sun. Whispers of excitement non-chalantly echo across the hall. The organ's valves open their mouths, silencing all whisperings and excitement. All stand to catch a first glimpse of the stars of the show.  Leather John Lobb shoes polished to a military standard pace forward. Parallel to the John Lobbs clicks the heels of white stiletto heels; the real celebrity of the ceremony. Click, step, step, click. A flowing dress, accompanied with a ten foot train bring gasps of excitement. Onward down the marble isle, seconds feel as they were hours. After "hours" of frozen moments, all eyes face the alter. The father sheds a single tear drop and gives his beauty away.

More silence, the roaring brass pipes cease, moments forever engraved in time. As the Pastor's soothing voice calms all troubles and worries, cool fair hands grasp the warm and rough. Soothing lyrics come crashing to the shore with the line "till death do you part."  Following in unison a solem oath is vowed. "I do." Fine lace takes to the wind of excitement. "You may now kiss the bride."


Rejoicing iron bells commence the celebration. Doves take to the wind. Rounds of applauding hands and plumes of rice foreshadow the evening's festivities...

A cool sunset ushers in a reception lit only by shining evening stars and candle light. The sterling silver Cake Server gleams under moonlight as the first decadent slice of cake serves the bride and groom. Crystal flutes clink to a toast of well wishings to the newly weds. Feasting and toasts make-way for an evening of dancing and romance.  The entire atmosphere changes as the wedding singer serenades the masses with Nat King Cole's timeless song L-O-V-E.

"L is for the way you look at me. O is for the only one I see........."

Nat's tribute continues to bring a certain warmth that engulfs the crowd. The music sets the perfect scene. She basks in the aromas of his Brooks Bothers classic cologne and him in her Chanel perfume. As the couple come closer they feel an even more intimant love than ever before. Dating for two years and so much pre-wedding chaos had been worth it for this. If only this moment could last forever. An applause comes with the closing of Nat's greatest hit. The wedding comes to an end after the grand finale and it's off to the Bahamas!

The words still linger in both of their hearts, "till death do you part..."

Five years later, a new member of the family takes center stage in both his and hers lives.. The first few moments, the first time holding their new son, another sliver of time that could last for eternity. Many sleepless nights followed. Six months later the words, "mama," and "dada," became the vocabulary for their new universe. Despite baggy eyelids and frequent yawns, the couple come closer in caring for their creation, a child of God. If only they could all be together forever.

"'Till death do you part," enters their minds striking a cord right in the heart.

Special moments taking ol'slugger to the park to play a pick up game of catch. He winds up the pitch and tosses the ball to you. Time and time later he does this. You think to your self, "a potential little world series winner on our hands." From the park to the field arrises a city championship team. As they hold up in victory the bronze trophy, you catch a quick picture. "That's my son!" Proud moments.

If only we could be together forever... Is it really "till death do you part?"

A cliff hanger! Stay tuned for the answer hitting the web this week!