Truly Simple, Truly Love...

Surrounded by the people they hold most dear in their lives, Emma and Andrew were married today. Even the ice storm subsided and the sun peeked out just as they were headed to their ceremony at Portland City Hall.

I always believe that each day we should learn at least one new thing. Today I learned a number of things. I learned that you can purchase Tabasco sauce in unbelievably large jugs...straight from Louisiana!

I learned how to walk gracefully through the snow and icy sidewalks with very high stiletto heels. I'm not sure I'll ever try it, but it is quite impressive!

I learned that there are people willing to travel halfway around the world (from Brunei) and brave driving in an ice storm to be by their loved ones sides and bear witness to a union filled with promise for the future and true, pure joy.

But what I learned that was most important was really a reminder of things that sometimes get forgotten in the daily grind. I learned to live simply, remember what is most important and forget about the unnecessary details that cause stress and unhappiness.

Andrew said it so beautifully when he was thanking everyone for being a part of today. He said sometimes people walk down the aisle worrying about their floral arrangments. When he was walking to City Hall holding Emma's hand, all he was thinking about was the life they were going to share together and how much he truly loved the woman standing by his side.

Emma and Andrew thank you so much for such a lovely day. You are an inspiration to me...truly simple, truly love!