Last night, Thursday 11/21, I officiated Jackie
and Eli's wedding at the Riu Palace in Guanacaste ,
Costa Rica
Jackie and Eli exhibit an enviable relationship. You see,
life can and will throw you some unexpected punches. You can't really plan for
each one; you just have to have the right attitude. This is what these two cats
have.
They are, as individuals and as a couple, really comfortable in their own skins. They don't take themselves too seriously, and their philosophy of life and living is refreshingly uncomplicated. These are just really happy people. Eli, speaking for both of them puts it so well, "Ultimately I believe in just doing things that make me, and the people around me happy."
It is this approach that allows them to comfortably face the future, and confidently say, in the words of the song, Summer of '89:
As the bus rolled out of town
We were driving blind
No clue where we'd arrive...
I closed my eyes
You touch my hand
You smile
And I'm there...
It is this approach that allows them an ease in their relationship that many couples can't find. As Eli says, "You know when you have a gut feeling, and it turns out to be right? That’s exactly how I feel. Not to sound cliché, but Jackie and I were meant for each other."
It is this approach that causes their love to keep on growing. As Jackie says, "I have never been happier... and my love for Eli continues to grow more and more each day."
Just to reassure you, these two are not starry eyed or naive. They, in the words of Jackie, "know there will be obstacles and challenges to come our way." They know they have their differences. As Eli reminds us, "We compliment each other, and contrast each other." They know, though, that with their approach to life, they can make this all only enhance and deepen their love. And so, they can say to each other, with confidence, in the words of the song, My Sweet One:
Oh with you, I'd travel thick
And with you, I'd also travel thin
And all the spaces in between
I'd travel with you, you're my sweet one.
Jackie and Eli, continue to embrace and cherish this approach to life. Continue to put out those positive vibes to all those around you. Through this may you, in many years from now be able to look back on this day and say (Jackie, you just insert tux instead of dress and boy instead of girl...):
I see you standing there
In that dress you used to wear
You stole my heart
But I didn't mind...
You're the same girl I loved back then
For now and all time
You'll be that girl of mine...
And we danced all night
And we danced all night
They are, as individuals and as a couple, really comfortable in their own skins. They don't take themselves too seriously, and their philosophy of life and living is refreshingly uncomplicated. These are just really happy people. Eli, speaking for both of them puts it so well, "Ultimately I believe in just doing things that make me, and the people around me happy."
It is this approach that allows them to comfortably face the future, and confidently say, in the words of the song, Summer of '89:
As the bus rolled out of town
We were driving blind
No clue where we'd arrive...
I closed my eyes
You touch my hand
You smile
And I'm there...
It is this approach that allows them an ease in their relationship that many couples can't find. As Eli says, "You know when you have a gut feeling, and it turns out to be right? That’s exactly how I feel. Not to sound cliché, but Jackie and I were meant for each other."
It is this approach that causes their love to keep on growing. As Jackie says, "I have never been happier... and my love for Eli continues to grow more and more each day."
Just to reassure you, these two are not starry eyed or naive. They, in the words of Jackie, "know there will be obstacles and challenges to come our way." They know they have their differences. As Eli reminds us, "We compliment each other, and contrast each other." They know, though, that with their approach to life, they can make this all only enhance and deepen their love. And so, they can say to each other, with confidence, in the words of the song, My Sweet One:
Oh with you, I'd travel thick
And with you, I'd also travel thin
And all the spaces in between
I'd travel with you, you're my sweet one.
Jackie and Eli, continue to embrace and cherish this approach to life. Continue to put out those positive vibes to all those around you. Through this may you, in many years from now be able to look back on this day and say (Jackie, you just insert tux instead of dress and boy instead of girl...):
I see you standing there
In that dress you used to wear
You stole my heart
But I didn't mind...
You're the same girl I loved back then
For now and all time
You'll be that girl of mine...
And we danced all night
And we danced all night
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