Earlier this month I officiated the wedding of our eldest nephew on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I was honored they asked me to join them and I am grateful for their trust. As I reflected on the wedding this blessing emerged (unfortunately too late to use in the ceremony!).

Wedding Blessing (for Mike and Sarah)

• *May you be silly and playful together;
• *May laughter be the soundtrack of your home;
• *May you delight in each other;
• *May you be one another’s best cheerleaders;
• *May you be kind to one another; (Always practice kindness)
• *May you listen deeply to each other;
• *May disagreements and arguments be resolved equitably and fairly;
• *May you resist score-keeping between you;
• *May you release slights and grudges;
• *May you remember that you hold each other’s hearts;
• *May you be patient with yourselves;
• *May your love be strong and flexible;
• *May you be brave and bold as you forge this new life together!

–With love, Aunt June

(Photo by Dennis Driedger)