Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith (our Wedding song)

It was a hot, hot, hot day, much like today. I knew when we set the Wedding date for August 3rd, it would be extremely hot but since the Wedding was indoors, I decided I didn't care. A hot day was the perfect day to get married!

My parents (mom and James) did not live in Dallas at the time so they were staying with their best friends who also happened to be the Pastor marrying us. He had been my pastor since I was a baby girl, he was an easy choice. Since my parents were staying there, I decided to stay with them the night before the wedding. I remember my mom walking into the room where I was sleeping on this morning six years ago today and jumping up on the bed screaming, "You're getting married today! You're getting married today!" Jeremy was at the apartment we had rented and I remember waking up thinking about him, wondering if I would be able to make it all day without talking to him. We made a commitment to not talk or see one another all day, until the moment I walked down the aisle.

So it's the morning of the Wedding and I was dropping off my gown to be steamed and having coffee with a very good friend at Starbucks while we waited on the dress. She picked me up and she was in charge of my entire day. My Mom made me wear this hat/veil thing she made for my bachelorette party. It was fun because I got to wear it twice and boy did I get the attention! All day long, strangers were stopping me and asking about the Wedding. I loved it! After picking up the dress, Amy took me to Las Colinas close to our apartment, for a massage at the spa. The massage was wonderful! On the way to the spa, Amy called Jeremy to check on him and I could hear him through the mobile phone. My heart fluttered, I could not wait to see him! Once the massage was over, we met my family and all of the friends and family that were in town for a big lunch at Cheddar's. I ordered something but I remember not being able to eat because I was too excited. We finished lunch and then Amy took me back to our Pastor's house, where I was staying and I took a bath. I remember forgetting to buy the grape juice for our communion that we would have during our ceremony. So Amy took care of that while I bathed and packed everything up for the church where I would be getting ready. My Mom was frantic! She was busy waiting on the cake to get there and her and my aunt were decorating for the reception. My bridesmaids started arriving and my Dad James brought in an ice chest full of drinks, he brought candy, food, etc. for all of us to snack on. He did the same for the groom's room. Jeremy's Mom gave us tic tacs, orange ones! I had made a cd of music for the Bridal Suite (I still have that cd!) and we had a blast getting ready. Then there was a knock at the door.

It was Timothy, Jeremy's best man, delivering some gifts and cards for me. The cards were hilarious. He said he did not want to give me something that would make me cry! Then there was another card that was romantic!!!!! My Mom delivered some presents to Jeremy, one of them being the lyrics to the song I wrote him. He had no idea what I was going to sing. He knew I had written a song but NO ONE knew the lyrics except my mom, his mom and my friend that had written the actual music. Finally I'm dressed, I see both of my Dads for the first time and they both cried. My Father in law cried too, well he got teary eyed. My brother has never complemented me much but I remember that day he said, "Wow." That meant a lot! After pictures we headed back to the bridal suite and my Aunt Lisa came in and we all prayed together. She also joined my hand with my mother in law's and told the story of Ruth and Naomi. It was amazing. Over in the Groom's Suite, they also had prayer and my Dad and step-Dad held hands during the prayer. That was HUGE!

7:00pm the Wedding began, exactly on time. If you know me, you know I was not about to start a minute late. Jeremy and I are both known for punctuality so it would have been awful to start late! :) Since I am a music person, I planned for a lot of music. It was incredible! While we waited in the hall to walk down, I could hear one of the pastors giving the congregational charge and welcome. I also asked him to present the gospel and He did. There was worship music and everything. We wanted a church service along with a Wedding and we got one. The Wedding was about 45 minutes long, not too bad.

Now it was time for Jeremy to walk in with his groomsmen from the front of the church and then my bridesmaids, the flower girl and ring bearer, then the little boy who rolled out the white carpet for me to walk down. The song you are listening to now is the song we all walked out to, including Jeremy and the groomsmen. When you hear Michael W. Smith first sing the verse (not the boys choir) HOLY, HOLY, YOU ARE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY..., that's when the doors swung open and my Dads walked me in. I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing it was. Not only could I feel such happiness and joy but I could feel the Holy Spirit. The ceremony was anointed and we were so blessed to have such a beautiful moment. I'm so proud of that day. What God did when he brought us together was amazing, miraculous and shocking. A six month courtship from the time we met until the time we married. Only God could have done that! So we wanted to honor him with our Wedding and I think we did. God showed up that day and He has showed up every single day of our marriage.

Thank you Jeremy for being the most incredible husband I could have ever asked for. I love you Babe. Happy Anniversary!

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away.

Song of Solomon 8:6-7