Hmmm

 
A moment in time sometimes can only be captured by your mind’s eye and then held in your soul forever.

Hmmm is that wordless, special moment that you don’t want to mess with, but rather you let it play itself out. There are two kind of hmm moments: the tough kind and the good kind.

The tough kind is like a death in the family or a break up or other such events when a heart is broken.  During those times flippant words can make it worse.  During tough times I hate when I can’t make it better for my family and or friends.   Rather, a hand on the shoulder or a hug is the only thing that can remotely suffice and relay my sympathy.

The good kind of hmmm moment however you don’t want to rush and end before it has entirely unfolded. These moments are just magical with no need to define or explain when the heart is soaring.  For example, it’s like when your kid is born or hits a homerun or gets married.

Speaking of, here are some such moments in time from my son, Jordan and his bride, Miranda’s wedding on Saturday, June 13^th:

* During the ceremony, Steve, a family friend and the officiating pastor said the key word to remember was REPEAT.  When he said it I thought how perfect. Every lasting relationship has elements in it that are familiar. Unfortunately, there are no ancient Chinese secrets to a happy marriage; at least that I am aware of anyway.  When you truly love someone, you love being with them and spending time with them.  In essence, you repeat the act of love every day as you move together and marvel where it takes the both of you.
  
* After the wedding concluded I high fived my son on his way down the aisle to leave the ceremony with his bride. It was just one of those opportunities to let my son know of my approval of his choice.  Some things are best when they are simple and to the point. On a side note, there was a Big Hero 6 moment when I fist-bumped the groomsman who ushered my lovely wife and I out of the ceremony. Fa la la la.

* There were smiles and tears a plenty as Miranda danced with her dad during the reception. It was obvious during their special father-daughter dance how much they loved one another.   Fathers need to show their daughters they approve as well and it was nice to see it so openly on display.

* However, the most definite thumbs up in my soul kind of moment had to be when the groom danced with bride.  Jordan led Miranda around the dance floor arm in arm as he carefully led her and periodically spun her in circles . Marriage is like a good dance because you are partners and you need to stay in step with one another.

The best part of marriage however is what is to come; the wedding is just the beginning of the book.   There are so many more chapters yet to be written.  My advice is to always stay close to God, the author, and let Him pen you a masterpiece.
 

Hmmm should be another way of describing marital bliss, not a sarcastic remark meant to cause harm.

Swavel