Photographer Carrie Stark was with me on a brisk morning last week and captured this sweet image of Mark and Juanita Vidger immediately after they were married at Ruby Beach on the Washington Coast.
When I arrived at Ruby Beach on this early morning, I was so happy to see Carrie and finally meet Mark and Juanita who planned their oceanside ceremony from their home in Colorado.
With their closest friends and a well-dressed ring bearer and flower girl at their side, Mark and Juanita exchange vows on the sand ~ a truly perfect and some ways mystical moment.
I walked away from the beach to my car and looked back - just wanting a last look at the ocean and couple before getting in my car for the four hour drive back to my home on Bainbridge Island. I love the ocean and I left feeling very happy.
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Title: alesana - early morning (subtitulado)
alesana - early morning (subtitulado)
Title: Peter Paul and Mary, Early in the Morning
Peter Paul and Mary, Early in the Morning
Lyrics:
Well early in the morning, about the break of day,
I ask the Lord, "Help me find the way!"
Help me find the way to the promised land
This lonely body needs a helping hand
I ask the Lord to help me please find the way.
When the new day's a dawning, I bow my head in prayer.
I pray to the Lord, "Won't you lead me there?"
Won't you guide me safely to the Golden Stair?
Won't you let this body your burden share?
I pray to the Lord, "Won't you lead me please, lead me there?"
When the judgment comes to find the world in shame
When the trumpet blows won't you call my name?
When the thunder rolls and the heavens rain
When the sun turns black, never shine again
When the trumpet blows, won't you call me please, call my name!
It might have been a little chilly for Matt and Katy's 5:00 p.m. wedding ceremony but the joy in the tent for their evening ceremony was truly remarkable in all ways.
In the middle of Matt and Katy's ceremony, a beautiful rainbow unexpectedly appeared and we all took a few moments just to soak in this beautiful gift. "Unexpected stuff" is what I love about a wedding ceremony. You can plan and plan and plan and then Mother Nature unexpectedly decides to throw you a beautiful gift! And when this happens in a ceremony, you just go with it!
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Title: Era - Mother
music video of era
Title: Nasheed My Mother لسوف أعود يا أمي By Ahmed Bukhatir ,, WoW +MP3..
A Wonderful Nasheed (( Vocal Song )) By Ahmed Abu-Khater ,, It's Called Ummi (( My Mother )) ,, And It Is A MUST Watch ..
MP3
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tqgjyy4zgmy
The Translation :
I Will Come Back Mother Kissing Your Luscious Head
Divulging My Longing To You And Sipping Your Right Hand's Essence
Nuzzling My Cheek In Your Feet's Soil
Watering The Ground With My Joyful Tears
How Many Nights You Were Sleepless Working To Get Me Sleeping Like A Kid
And How Many Times You Were Thirsty But You Worked To Water Me With All Tenderness
And I Will Never Forget Your Rainy Eyes When I Was Sick
And Your Restless Eye Scared Of Any Danger May Happen To Me
And What About Our Farewell In That Dawn ,, What A Hard Dawn It Was
No Heart Can Ever Describe The Abandonment That You Faced By Me
Then You Said Something I Couldn't Forget Up Until Now :
It's Impossible That You Will Find Warmer Arms Than Mine
Oh My (( Life's Joy )) The Creator Of The Universe Commanded Me To Be Loyal To You
Your Content Is The Secret Of My Good Fortune And Your Love Is My Faith's Sparkle
Don't Be Sad Mother ,, Here Am I ,, I Came To You With Teary Eyes
Don't Be Sad Mother ,, There Will Be No Separation From Now On ,, Until The Separation Of Death
PJ drove 12 hours in treacherous Mid-west Winter weather to ask Maegan's parents for her hand in marriage. What I loved about PJ and Maegan is how they sweetly tied together the traditional and the contemporary to create a beautiful wedding ceremony and celebration at one of my favorite places on earth, Kiana Lodge.
As you can see from the photo taken by the wonderful Kurt Smith (www.kurtsmithphotography.com) moments after they began walking down the aisle, PJ and Maegan were elated to begin the new phase of their journey together as partners, buddies and loving husband and wife.
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Title: Waiting for Maegans arrival
Tiffanie, samantha and I are at the hospital waiting for me to be admitted so I can have my C-section and My little Maegan can be born...
we were really bored as you can probably tell, but it was a memorable day, and a great way to start off my birthing process!
Title: Day 94-100 Jurien Bay - Cervantes, Australia (sandy cape jurien bay, buzzer bush balladeer)
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow video of a travel blog to Jurien Bay, Australia by TravelPod blogger Millersofoz. See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00bb-b93c-7c42?ytv4=1
Day 94-100 Jurien Bay "Day 94-100 Jurien Bay Wed March 4th - Tues March 10th 2009 Our late arrival into Jurien Bay Tourist Park on Wednesday evening saw us nearly miss the night's entertainment of "Buzzer the Bush Balladeer" - a Country & Western star (or so he claimed) from the 20's, I reckoned! We were pleasantly surprised to find Riley, Darcy, Simone & Luke (from Luckybay) in the audience and realised our site was right beside them - we were to be our neighbours again! Max was stoked, he and the boys made lots of noise re-acquainting themselves and generally disrupted Buzzer's performance, but despite all this he soldiered on like the true professional he is. Maegan got up and sang "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" at the end of Buzzers set. She was so impressed with him(and we with her act of bravado) that when he put his hat out to collect gold coin donations and urged his guests to peruse his merchandise (which included his CD's of past memorable performances) Maegan bought a stubbie holder to remember the occasion! The water here is clear, clean and pristine. We were lucky to have hot weather whilst here and that meant little wind so the swimming area was mostly flat waters and hence the clear waters. We felt we had arrived in paradise, when you find these gems it is difficult to move on for fear you will not find somewhere as good. One morning we drove to Cervantes to the Nambung National Park to see the pinnacles, we were all amazed to find desert conditions seeming appear out of no-where. Rather than walk the 1.2km loop on this very hot day we drove, stopping many times enthralled with the display of these unusual limestone pillars. Some were 5m tall and others were 2m wide at the base, Maegan and Max thought they were awesome, we all thought they were awesome. I took heaps of photos trying to capture them in all their glory, in different lights and with the blue sea in the background. The interpretive centre with a themed "signs of life" display of animals found in this environment was fantastic also, we all learned heaps here. We spent heaps of time with Luke, Simone, Riley and Darcy at the beach swimming, snorkelling and jumping off the jetty and at the local pub on Friday night. The kids played on the jumping pillow in between Riley and Darcy's distance education lessons. Greg woke on Saturday morning with a major hang-over, he and Luke stayed long after I had taken the remaining kids home. Darcy came down with a temperature, feeling lethargic and generally unwell, so Simone took him home first. He ended up not well for 24hrs, just the usual tummy bug stuff. Greg was so crook next morning he couldn't go to his usual Super Saturday racing at the pub tab. Naturally I had little sympathy for his self inflicted condition, Luke bounced back quickly and Greg took all day to come good. Fishing off the jetty was a favourite pass-time of Maegan's once she met Jasmine and her family later in the week. She caught a flathead there at dusk and Greg was also caught several whiting. None were big enough to eat, not that he would have eaten them anyway. They both enjoyed watching the sunsets from on those nights Sandy Cape approximately 9km north of Jurien and a potential cheap campsite provided another half day's activity. We drove there to determine if we would stay on the way out of Jurien, however the seaweed was a little on the nose and given the $15p.n site fees we were not bowled over enough by this site to cut short our time in Jurien Bay. We did follow a dolphin that was feeding in the reef, really close to the beach. It was playing and diving like a whale, flapping its tail on the water as it surfaced. I wondered if it did this because it was feeding, thrashing about trying to eat the fish it chased... Anyway I dragged the family about 2km along the bay mesmerised by this animal in its natural environment and attempting to capture it on camera. Reluctantly we left Jurien on Tuesday morning but not before one last swim and dive off the jetty in the magnificent calm, clear waters before breakfast that day, our 100th day on the trip. What a way to start the celebrations..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/millersofoz/1/1237973040/tpod.html
Photos from this trip: Maegan with Buzzer Jurien Bay - Maegs being thrown by Greg Jumping off the jetty Tall pinnacles Wide pinnacles Maegs on beach at Jurien Friends o n the jumping pillow Dolphin at Sandy Cape Maegs with Jasmine
Talk about kindred souls! Graham and Chrystal are one of those 'forever' couples that an Officiant remembers - gracious, deeply in love, grounded yet very fun and deeply appreciative of everyone and everything around them.
Graham and Chrystal were married this past Friday evening under a cloudy sky at the marvelous Snoqualmie Golf & Country Club. They capped off their wedding ceremony with an explosion of bubbles - i.e., bubbles everywhere at processional! I can't wait to see the processional photo from their wedding ceremony. Bubbles might be a simple "thing" but they are so festive, inexpensive and bring great joy as a couple moves into their reception.
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Title: Wine into Water T. Graham Brown Cover
His Tness has always been a favorite of mine since I saw him perform at the peach festival in Gaffney S.C. back in the mid 80s I still have a cassette tape of his. I hope you enjoy my cover of Wine into Water.
Doug
T. Graham Shoot me an e mail and we will go hang out in Muscle Shoals at Fame Recording Studios and go across the street for a Crystal Burger.
Title: Billy Graham Says Jesus Christ is Not the Only Way
ATTENTION NON-JUDGMENTALISTS!
PLEASE READ THIS:
Billy Graham said that people can get to Heaven another way besides through hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and then repenting and believing the Gospel. He basically says that "good" and "sincere" people who know nothing about Christ are on their way to Heaven.
Transcript from the "Hour of Power" show:
http://www.ondoctrine.com/10grahab.htm
And here is the content of the transcript:
Dr. Schuller: "Tell me, what is the future of Christianity?"
Dr. Graham: "Well, Christianity and being a true believer, you know, I think there's the body of Christ which comes from all the Christian groups around the world, or outside the Christian groups. I think that everybody that loves Christ or knows Christ, whether they're conscious of it or not, they're members of the body of Christ. And I don't think that we're going to see a great sweeping revival that will turn the whole world to Christ at any time. What God is doing today is calling people out of the world for His name. Whether they come from the Muslim world, or the Buddhist world, or the Christian world, or the non-believing world, they are members of the body of Christ because they've been called by God. They may not even know the name of Jesus, but they know in their hearts they need something that they don't have and they turn to the only light they have and I think they're saved and they're going to be with us in heaven."
Dr. Schuller: "What I hear you saying is that it's possible for Jesus Christ to come into a human heart and soul and life even if they've been born in darkness and have never had exposure to the Bible. Is that a correct interpretation of what you're saying?"
Dr. Graham: "Yes it is because I believe that. I've met people in various parts of the world in tribal situations that they have never seen a Bible or heard about a Bible, have never heard of Jesus but they've believed in their hearts that there is a God and they tried to live a life that was quite apart from the surrounding community in which they lived."
Dr. Schuller: "This is fantastic. I'm so thrilled to hear you say that. There's a wideness in God's mercy.
Dr. Graham: There is. There definitely is."
The conversation above occurred between Billy Graham and Robert Schuller, who is the pastor of the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California and founder of the Hour Of Power television program. The interview was broadcast on May 31, 1997 on the Hour of Power television program, titled "Say 'Yes' To Possibility Thinking," program #1426.
Also check out this:
Go to page 6 of this newsweek article to find out: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14204483/
The part of this article that I am talking about starts at the second paragraph...
Think about it friends, if what Billy said was true...that one can get to Heaven another way besides through Christ, then there was no reason for Christ to shed His precious blood. But, the reason He did was because He knew there would be no other way. Read John 14:6, Acts 20:28, Romans 3:21-26 & 5:9, Ephesians 1:7 & 2:13, Colossians 1:20, Hebrews 9:12 & 9:22, etc.
See also George W. Bush, Billy Graham & Robert Schuller promoting another Jesus - the New Age Christ:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdhDnPeIOn0
This should shock any Bible believing Christian.
Billy Graham Says Jesus Christ is Not the Only Way to Heaven!
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing" Mat. 7:15
"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1John 4:1
"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness" 2Cor.11:14,15
"Prove all things" "by the word of God", the Holy Bible. 1Thess. 5:21; 2Tim. 2:15; Rom. 10:17
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" 2Tim. 3:16
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." 2Tim. 4:1-4
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Why do I do this work? It's interesting to me how often I am asked this question.
So, just for fun, here are a few answers:
~ I do this work because it keeps me humble. I am wildly curious about love - what brings a couple together, why two people are committing for life. And in this work, I get a front row seat to love and am grateful for each and every opportunity.
~ Because this work grows me. This work pushes me to work at a 'perfume' level - most of the time, I get there. On occasion, I don't. With each year of doing this work, I grow and "buff up" as an Officiant and Celebrant even more...
~ Because sometimes this work scares me.Yes, scares me. Weddings are big/huge. I take this work on as "big/huge." I am better at this work because I always feel the tension of a wedding - the gentle tension that I've got one shot to get things right. This tension works to makes me a better Celebrant and Officiant. And sometimes, the work is tough. Mostly, it is truly remarkable in all ways.
~ Mostly, I do this work because it's a perfect storm of my heart, talent, curiosity and just because it's darn fun! Photo: Doug and Luanna right after their wedding on February 28th - The Willows Lodge!
"I don't understand," said Don. "My business is going well. I'm a good provider. I give my wife and the children everything they want. We live in a beautiful house and we drive expensive cars. Last winter I took the whole family on a trip to Mexico. I don't fool around with other women. I do play golf every Sunday with the guys. But a man needs some recreation. I don't understand why I seem to do so well at work, but when I come home I feel like a failure!
My wife, Sue, is always nagging me. She either has a headache or is too tired to be sexual. Sue spends outrageous amounts of money at her favorite sport, shopping. That woman finds more things to buy than I or she can ever get to use.
When I met Sue she was slim and attractive. She has put on at least twenty-five pounds and doesn't seem to take care of herself. Nor does she want to do anything for me. She won't iron my shirts anymore or get up early enough to make my breakfast. I'm lucky if I get a decent dinner once in a while. I'm sick and tired of not feeling good enough for her. No matter what I do, Sue is not happy.
My kids are disappointing too. They have so much more than I ever did. Do you think they're happy and grateful? No way. All they do is whine for more, watch television, or fight with each other. Their grades are nothing to rave about, and I know that they are bright. I talk to the other guys and they seem to have a similar scenario.
When Sue told me that she had called you, Helene, for an appointment I asked her why. She said that she was depressed. I asked Sue to talk to me about her problems but she wouldn't. She told me that I'm not hearing her. I think I do hear Sue. I hear her nag, nag, nag. Now she has threatened to leave me if I don't come to therapy too. There is nothing wrong with me. I'm a very successful man. Many people respect and admire me. I want you to know that I'm here but I only came because Sue made me, and I resent it."
"Don," I replied, "thank you for coming in and sharing all your frustrations. If it is any consolation, I want you to know that I have heard these same complaints hundreds of times before with the many couples I have counseled. You are unique, but your problem is not. You see, Don, you probably have been brought up like most men by your parents and society to believe that your role as a husband and as a father is to be the provider. From what you told me, you have learned your job well and are a success.
However, Don, a relationship requires much more than financial success. A relationship needs feelings expressed. It is interesting Don, that you never mentioned how much you love your wife and children."
"Of course, I love my family!" Don exclaimed. "They know that. I don't need to keep telling them."
"Don," I continued, "quite the contrary. They need to hear that you love them and they need to experience your caring by the things you say and do, and not just by what you give to them."
For example, Don, when was the last time you and Sue spent time talking or cuddling? Sue told me that you were romantic when you were dating but stopped after you were married. Keeping the romance alive is very important to most women. Send her flowers and cards, leave her loving notes, hug her when you come home, tell her you love her daily. Ask Sue how her day was, and listen to her. Don't try to solve her problems, just be supportive and let her know that her feelings are valid even if they are not logical.
Don, also be attentive to the children. Spend quality time with them, and be playful and loving. Let them know how much you care and appreciate them for who they are. Tell them to be their unique selves. Take the time to tuck them into bed and kiss them good-night.
You see, Don, you can't buy love. You have generously given them your money but what they want and need even more than that is you. What makes a difference in their lives is the quality of love they feel from you. That takes your time, your attention, and your willingness to express your feelings."
Don looked perplexed. He didn't realize that he was making the biggest mistake men make in relationships. He didn't realize that he wasn't giving himself. From Don's left brain (logical) perspective, he was doing everything right. It's true that he wasn't doing anything wrong. It was just that Don was missing a big piece of the puzzle.
To help Don really understand what I was expressing to him, I asked him to close his eyes and to imagine that his parents and he and Sue were standing in front of him. Don noticed the similarities in the two relationships, and the same problems. He realized that he had learned from his father how to be a husband, who had learned from his father and down through the generations. Unfortunately, Don had no feeling male models. Even his grandfather was always busy making a living, and rarely spent time with the family.
In the process, Don realized how much he missed feeling his grandfather's and father's love when he was growing up, and how much he needed it. Don also noticed that he never saw his father being affectionate and loving to his mother. He had no role model of how to express love to his wife and children.
Don continued to work with me and succeeded in healing his inner child and learning more loving ways to be and to communicate with his family. Sue also did the same. Don and Sue are now in a loving relationship with each other and the children. They were amazed how well the children responded to the expression of caring to each other and to them. The children started to do better in school and there were a lot less fights. In fact, Sue and Don pride themselves as a happy loving family.
About The Author Helene Rothschild, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, and author. Her new book, All You Need Is HART! Create Love, Joy, and Abundance-Now!" is a unique guide to Holistic And Rapid Transformation. She offers phone sessions, teleclasses, a self-help on-line program, inspirational books, e-books, MP3 audios, tapes, cards, posters, independent studies, and a free newsletter. http://www.lovetopeace.com , 1-888-639-6390.
Photographer Carrie Stark was with me on a brisk morning last week and captured this sweet image of Mark and Juanita Vidger immediately after they were married at Ruby Beach on the Washington Coast.
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