My brother Brandon got married to his now beautiful wife Celeste Baroni. I had the honor and priviliege of being with her and her family the week prior to the wedding. It was such a time of peace and joy with her. I loved being able to share this wonderful time with her. As we would live life throughout the week, from laying by the pool to watching movies late at night, I saw a lot of Jesus in her. The quiet strength she carries and love that spills out of her heart are two of the most remarkable qualities a woman can have ; at least in my opinion.
As I was looking up the definition of the word marriage, here is what I came across :
~to bind by close or lasting ties
~to blend together or unite inseparably
Marriage is a beautiful thing, and something I believe is very close to the heart of God. Watching Brandon stand before family and friends, and proclaim the name of Jesus and honoring him and vowing to keep God first and to love Celeste no matter what may come their way, was very encouraging. I feel Brandon set a standard for our generation as to what it means to vow ones; life to another. Though he has not yet walked this out, I know he is a man of his word and stands on what he says.
I an thoroughly excited to have a new sister in the Lord close to my heart and now in my family. I am looking forward to doing life with them, and one day far off in the future of being an aunt ;)
