Love Is In the Air

"Caaaaaaaannnn you feeeeeell the looooooove toniiiiight!"

- As quoted by Elton John

            Yes, ladies and gentlemen, there certainly was love in the air last Saturday. After teaching our first career workshop, Adriel and I were invited to the wedding of one of our students. He and his wife were getting married to be baptized later that evening. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a stone cold, emotionless, as-manly-as-men-come kind-of-guy, but you couldn’t help but get a sweet lump in your throat as these two love birds tied the knot. Not a single frown permeated the face of crowd as counsels of love were given from the bishop.

After congrats were given, the bride and groom rushed to change into white jumpsuits for the baptism. Both ceremonies were beautiful and reflected the commitment that the couple had for each other, their children, and their God. The spirit was strong and it was a wonderful experience for all who were in attendance. During the festivities afterward, I approached the groom and asked how he felt. “It’s incredible” he said, “I feel like a weight has been lifted, I feel light!” The funny thing is that although people describe it in all different ways you still know exactly how they feel, and I echo the words of my friend José when I say “It’s incredible.”

It was a great way to end the week and an awesome workshop. Two other students should be taking their vows in March and Adriel and I already have the invite. Does it feel great? Yes. . . yes, it does!