"God is Great"

I sat in the choir balcony of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel and actually had tears brought to my eyes. The beauty alone of the Chapel is stunning in itself, but it was when my bride walked down the aisle to 'Ave Maria' sung by a family friend that I got choked up. It was amazing and beyond describable. Her voice filled the Chapel with beauty and delight. It is amazing how you can hear a song so many times and in so many different ways, but when you are right there next to the person singing it, it is the beauty of the moment that makes it so special. 


My bride and groom-Yolanda and Jay- made their ceremony very personal that I felt so emotional and touched. After getting to know them through the planning process, their ceremony represented the type of people they are and it wasn't just about going through the motions of getting married. Not only was there a soloist who sang for the brides entrance but also one during the lighting of the Unity Candle. A family member to the Groom sang the Lords Prayer and his voice belted across the Chapel and awed the crowed. The emotion and devotion brought from this person was unbelievable and I just sat there sitting behind him starring in amazement that this beautiful, bold voice came from this quiet man I was just talking to.


Tears were brought to my eyes again when the brides dear friend came up and read Corinthians 13. She read with so much emotion and truth. As if she actually believed and understood what she was reading and wanted everyone else to believe and understand also.


With the ceremony being over I thought the emotional part of the day was over as well, but I was mistaken. When it came time for the speeches little did I know I would need more tissues, this was how attached I had become to this family. Each and every person that made a speech professed their love for Yolanda and Jay, professed how wonderful this couple was going to be and at the end of the day, no matter what...God is Great. The message from everyone was "God is Great". Jay's Father, Uncle, Cousin, Brother all gave heartfelt speeches, Yolanda's best friend made the entire room cry as she stood up there telling us she wasn't going to cry, but couldn't hold back the tears as she told us they were each others cheerleaders through life. The room was filled with love, love for Yolanda and Jay.


It was an amazing day filled with amazing people and I am so thankful to have been included in their special day.