I’m uncertain about outdoor weddings, but this winter afternoon in Queensland was exceptional. Both ceremony and venue complimented each other in a memorable and heartfelt manner. What a blessing to be present at a family wedding and see the joy and thankfulness overflow as a new season of life begins.

A life without grief is a life without love. To experience love means that grief will be experienced too. That which we desire most ardently is inextricably enmeshed in that which we dread and wish we could avoid. This is a paradox of the human condition. And love is not an option for a follower …

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