Tuesday, August 18, 2009

God's Timing Is Perfect

How do I know? Because our Chris (Cristobal, to me), the guy that can 'be' the raptor from 'Jurassic Park'...sounds, leaping on counters, the whole bit; the guy that I call when I can't remember the name of a great 80's song; the guy that was brave enough to watch 4 kids, ALONE, and even take them to the movies and ice cream (What an uncle!); the guy that took me to the ER when I thought I had cut my finger off; the guy that has made us ALL laugh our heads off at one time or another; the guy that was partially responsible for saving Tim from making the BIGGEST mistake of his life (breaking up with me, of course),
is finally married and Kelley was SO worth the wait, right Chris?!! Chris was so faithful to wait for what God was preparing for him and it was just absolutely sweet to see how God's timing was so much a part of this relationship. I truly am blessed by Chris and Kelley's love for one another. Their obedience to God about His timing. And admire them for so many reasons... too many to list. I love you both and pray that your honeymoon is better than you ever dreamed or imagined.







Ephesians 5:25-33 - "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband."





I am a proud Mama! Look at my handsome boys. Miguel was one of the groomsmen (standing next to me), and Walker was the ring-bearer (bottom, right) and they couldn't have been more honored to be standing up for their Uncle Chris.




Aren't my daughters amazingly beautiful? Karizma and I were both bridesmaids. Thank you, Kelley, for the honor.




Kelley with all the 'boys'. (l to r: Dan (Chris & Tim's little brother, Tim, Nick (hiding behind Kelley), Kelley, Sean (Chris' best friend), Miguel, Paul (Kelley's little brother), and our little man-Walker at bottom.



Chris and all the 'girls'. (l to r: Natalie (my SIL), me, Sarah (Kelley's sister), Chris, Becca (Kelley's little sister), Heather (another of Kelley's sisters), and my sweet Karizma




Karizma with her loving Auntie, Natalie.




Sarah and her sweet little man, Joshua (He is just 3 weeks younger than Isabella)


Our princess, Isabella Grace, 2 months old! Pretty in pink!


Me and my Timmy (He was the best man and gave a touching speech)



The boys with their 'new' Aunt Kelley



Christian boogie-ing with Aunt Kelley



Walker dancing with Aunt Kelley



Isn't Zack a genteman for asking his older cousin (by 7 weeks), Sonoma, to dance?




Song of Solomon 4:1- Take me away with you—let us hurry!




JUST MARRIED AND OFF TO START THEIR NEW LIFE TOGETHER...

9 comments:

Natalie said...

I loved the wedding and I do love our new sister. So thankful to the Lord and His perfect timing. I do remember when I asked Chris to do the "raptor" for Kelley, he barely hesitated and she laughed with him. After seeing that I knew she was it. They do have anamazing love, and seeing his face when she walked down the aisle was amazing.
Our families are truly blessed to have eachother, for now and eternity

Proud Momma said...

Beautiful pics! Everyone looks gorgous! Isabella looks so pretty sitting in her chair. I really like all the pretty dresses, the different shades of pink. You and Karizma look beautiful too!

Jeanne said...

Everyone looks absolutely beautiful, but Jemimah thinks Isabella looks 'most beautifulest' of all!

Stacie, A Firefighter's Wife said...

Isabella looks like a little pink confection in that outfit!

Cheesemakin' Mamma said...

What beautiful colors and gorgeous bridal party. Kelly is a stunning bride. Looks like you all had a wonderful, blessed time. I just love weddings! Such a time of celebration.

j said...

Georgeous photos!! You look great and so does the bride. I LOVE weddings!!!! Your kids are so cute all dressed up. Looks like fun'
Jessica

j said...

Georgeous photos!! You look great and so does the bride. I LOVE weddings!!!! Your kids are so cute all dressed up. Looks like fun'
Jessica

Chris@Joyful Mother said...

I haven't been on your blog in a days. So I am doing my reading...boy, I've missed alot.

Anyway....you look marvelous!! You and Natalie look so beautiful. What a fun wedding. Looks like you guys had a blast!!

Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministries said...

Beautiful pics...you have such a lovely family!!