I attended a wedding reception of a newly married couple. The bride is the youngest daughter of one of our friends. I watched the bride and groom very carefully as we stood in the wedding line to greet them. I watched how they treated each other and the way they interacted. I was pleasantly pleased with their love and affection for one another. I must say that I am 'picky' when it comes to how couples treat one another.
Let me share an example of something that has bothered me in the past and continues to do so. Becky and I have attended weddings and there is excitement all about and the celebration of the wedding is a lot of fun. The time comes for the cutting of the cake. I hold my breath every time wondering if the cake portion is going to be a part of the celebration or a nightmare I wish would never happen. You probably know what I'm going to say. Yep, you got it. If the wedding day is one of the greatest days in a person's life, and it's the day when the bride gets to look beautiful and the groom gets all spiffed up to look handsome, then why in the world would either a man or woman smash and smear cake and icing all over their new spouse's face? I haven't been able to figure that out. There isn't an explanation that someone can give me that will justify or convince me that there is anything funny or entertaining about that sort of behavior.
Now back to this wedding reception tonight. There was complete love, gentleness, and, above all, respect for each other as husband and wife.
It made me very happy to be a small part of their day. I am grateful for respect and the important role that it plays in all of our lives. I want to be known as someone who cares enough about myself and others as it pertains to showing respect...no matter what!
It seems like just the other day that Becky and I were starting our life together. I'm grateful that she has treated me like a million bucks. My single greatest desire is to treat her the very best that I can on any given day. It makes life enjoyable. I love you more than you will ever really know. Thanks Beck!
