We just wanted to say congrats to the lovely couple, Jay & Chermaine, on their beautiful Hallo-wedding.   I’m a sap in weddings, esp. when I can see the bride and groom really live for each other rather than make a grand show on that day for the crowd.  I always look for the stares between them, the wide smiles that say, “wow, here we are” and “today’s great, but I can’t wait for tomorrow…and tomorrow.”  I don’t look for the cliche expectations and program, but I do look at little ways they show each other just how familiar they are of each other, how well they’re treasuring the moment in love, and not in limelight. After the church photos, I went up to Cherms and unexpectedly, I was almost in tears, seeing this dear friend who I used to sing with in Broken Strings praise band during my college years.  I can still remember the first time I heard her pray publicly, and admiring how loveable she was to everyone who knew her.  I always thought she was one of the prettiest people I knew, not just because of her exterior contagious smile, but because of ability to accept […]