Holy Ground: The Ceremony

Their history

Nathaniel first noticed Joy at the Fargo Skate Park. She probably stuck out like a rose among thorns, being the only girl in the place. Frightened by her 'don't mess with me' demeanor, he never approached. But then a few days later, there was that same little girl at Prism, a few pews down. Asking if she had been at the Skate Park, they began to spark a small ember of acquaintence, growing into a small flame after coffee and many many phone conversations. The Rest, as we say, is History ~ His Story. Nathaniel, Gift of God, loves Joy. Who wouldn't?

It takes a village of family and friends

Matt the usher in the 1st picture is a friend of Nathaniel and Joy's from the Skate Park. What I loved about this Dear Lad? He was the First ~ 1st ~ to show up for pictures. Early and Eager, he was! I thought while I stood with Matt like a fly on the wall during the Couple's First Meeting, that he and I had something in common: We both sensed the Sacred. And we didn't want to miss it!

5 Stories

There are 5 storylines surrounding Joy and Nathaniel's Wedding:

The Sacred Came (already posted)
It takes a Village of Family and Friends
Their history
Holy Ground: The Ceremony (coming soon to a blog near you)
Celebrate (coming soon as well)

Danielle offering a blast from her past and ringing in her Future

You'd blast too if you had bling on your finger? Actually, it's not so much the bling - diamonds and gold - that invokes Music; it's Aaron! It's you, Buddy. This trumpet blast is for you!

Oh promise me that someday you and I...

Aaron's symbolic Promise to return for Danielle.

The Lad leaves for a 6 - 9 month stint in Albania (I had to look it up too) engineering a highway across the small country. He'll be back though. The Ring seals the promise.

Morgan's dancing heart

Yesterday Gabriel called with a funny Morgan story. He and Elissa were naming all the people that Love our Morgan; the list was long and included everyone who knows her, for Glory sakes! Well suddenly, Morgan just flew off and Gabe said, "What are you doing, Honey?"

"My heart is dancing!"

I guess that's what Love does!

Quote of the Day ~ QOD ~ Malcolm Muggeridge

“One of the peculiar sins of the twentieth century which we've developed to a very high level is the sin of credulity. It has been said that when human beings stop believing in God they believe in nothing. The truth is much worse: they believe in anything.”
Malcolm Muggeridge, British journalist

nature calls

I saw the sun slipping behind earth’s edge like a puppet sliding down the stage for the last time. And really maybe that blazing orb is the Puppeteer’s puppet, serving His purposes of splendor. Holy encore! The rising tomorrow will be yet another chance for the puppet sun to bring praise to the Puppeteer.

Danielle's 1st 1/2 Marathon ~ San Francisco

Here's our strong girl after months of training, closing the deal with grace. Unfortunately, her race technology was off and mis-recorded her mileage during training. "When I thought I was running 11 miles, it was really closer to 9." Nevertheless Dani0 finished within her goal time of 2 hours and 14 minutes! Sprinting the last 8 miles. GoodGrief!!

Well done, Danielle Beth MacMurchy! So proud of you.
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I've been thinking lately how much Robert has missed: All of his children's Loves ~ Nathaniel, Elissa and Morgan, Aaron ~ his baby's wedding, Danielle's move 2 years ago to northern California and now most recently her running exploits. And how could Robert not know my new best friend, Cheri0? That's a lot of family hub-bub to miss; or does he see it all from his tall tall perch? Maybe I'm just missing Robert and he is missing nothing.