Marriage Renewal

I had an interesting experience this past Saturday. One that I am sure does not happen to most people. I had the opportunity to attend a wedding in the morning and in the afternoon I attended a marriage renewal of vows for a couple that had been married for twenty years.

First of all the morning wedding was pretty much boring, with little excitement. Even the bride and groom did not appear to be enjoying themselves that much. Here was a couple who were getting ready to spend the rest of their lives together, not really knowing what they were getting into, and they didn't seem very happy.

The afternoon renewal of vows was really cool. Here is a couple who have lived their lives together for over twenty years through the good and the bad. The joy that filled the grooms smile was evident to all as his bride walked down the isle. There was excitement, joy, and love throughout.

It was just a great day to see the contrast in the two events and to be reminded that true love grows from having lived beside one another and remaining faithful to a commitment made years before.