Sundays

Weddings, originally uploaded by andebos.

These past few days were extraordinarily filled. On Saturday I awoke early and drove into south boston to pick up a Uhaul and help move my friend Michelle's items into the new place Zack and her will now live. There were quite a few hilarious events during the moving process, as tends to happen when you combine three tired guys moving women's items a day before her wedding! Since we've decided to either express these stories years from now or take them to our grave I'll only give you the snippits. They basically involve losing a cat, kidnapping a cat by accident, losing a cat again, dropping a very expensive white dress after we broke the hangar, and a few other things that have no need for discussion! Absolutely hilarious. After the moving process we went over to the Charles just in time to miss Canoeing with the fellas. The rest of the day was spent at the beach....and napping during the evening from pure sun and exercise exhaustion. Sunday was Zack and Michelle's wedding, of which you can see above - including Melissa, Michelle's sister, who I confess seems one of the coolest girls I've ever met....and she's a teacher thus able to talk shop with me. The wedding was great, even including a little shane barnard, ten grooms and bridesmaids, old friends I've long to see, and vows that bring one to tears, or at least me! Well really, when a girl tells a story about the man who sleeps outside her door all night because he refuses to leave her after a big fight, who doesn't get at least a little moved? Both of these people are amazing individuals and watching their union and story has really restored a lot of broken hopes inside of me. They are truly a blessing to everyone they meet - and their wedding was an expression of much more than two people saying "I do."





Oh, and on another note, I was so excited to see my long friend Dusty and the whole Peterson lot. Though Dust and I didn't spend a great deal of time together, it's good to know I can still click with him and he continues to inspire me with his life, way he thinks, and compassion for others. I enjoy his company as much if not more than any of my closest friends. I eagerly await the next time we can connect! After the wedding we all carpooled down to the cape and partook in a reception of breathtaking proportions. The reception encompassed excellent food, company, toasts, dancing, and friends. Oh, and the band was the best I've ever seen in my entire life! This group of people could sing any song and you swore up and down it was the original artist. They even sang a Louis Armstrong song and everyone turned in their seat, shocked to see it wasn't really him singing in front of us. After the wedding we all retired the long drive back home. The wedding was a very fun time and I will tell you there was one particular person whom I couldn't take my eyes off of - and that hasn't happened in a long time. We'll see what happens in the months to come....as I'm in no rush. Monday I woke early to help my friend Bowman move, and acquiring a bunch of items for our new place. He gave us a couch, coffee and end tables, several large mirrors, book cases, and much more - all for free! A remarkable and generous friend to all of us. Monday night I signed the lease for the new place I'm moving to in a few weeks.

Tuesday morning Bowman and I then left for Maine as he is staying at a cabin for the month of August. He is very much alone with work, his bible, and some food to keep him company. I have to laugh as I know I left him alone with thoughts of two small twin girls standing at the end of the halls of where he stays, as his most fearful movie is the Shining! I'm amazed at this month for him and excited to see what the outcome of his time will produce. I long for the solitude in which he has placed himself. It's not a time that many would volunteer for - but him and I share our joy in this inner journey, I am excited to make the trip again near the end of his time to visit again and hear about his experience! Currently I am in Colorado with the family for our family reunion. We're staying in a cheap hotel in Golden as we are just relaxin' until we roll into Denver and Vail tomorrow! I'm excited as we prepare for a fun few days in the sweetness, coolness, and enjoyment of the Rockies.