I finally have a moment to blog about my trip to California. I visited the state for the first time for a very joyous occasion. My friend Kim, married her soulmate this past Saturday. I hadn't seen her since she moved to Cali 2 1/2 years ago so we tried to make up for lost time. She looked well and had this everpresent glow about her that showed me that she was truly in love and in a peaceful place in her life. She really deserves the blessings that she has and although she has three sisters, I felt as proud as all of them.
I met her new husband, Steven who is a really nice guy. He smiled each time he saw their family and friends and was real laid back about all of the festivities. You could tell that he was as excited as Kim to be taking the big leap into married life.
They chose an Asian theme for their wedding which surprised me a little (seeing as thought they met in the Bahamas) but they pulled it together well. Kim's wedding gown was made from imported material straight from Thailand and the Guyanese seamtress that she had to make it did a wonderful job. Although the dress was a simple design, the intricate details really made it stand out. The guys wore traditional Asian tuxes and everyone down to the flowergirl was beautiful. Most of the people who attended the services were made up of their family and close friends and you could tell there was a lot of love in the room. The only sad moment of the ceremony were the two empty seats that were set in honor of Kim's dad who passed away last year and Steven's mom who passed in 2003. But, you could tell that their spirits were definitely present.
It seems as though I'm losing friends either to marriage or relocating their family for a better life and it's something that I'll have to come to terms with but you know what? They are taking these steps to make their lives better and that's what counts to me. Hopefully one day I can also find that happiness that brings joy to people's hearts.
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