This post has no purpose behind it. Other than to keep up with posting each Monday and Thursday.
Well, and to clear my mind.
What in the world is going on?
The past 2 years, as I’m writing this post, have been absolutely insane.
Covid, storms, war, political agendas, division…what in the actual heck?
While I want to share only the good things going on in the wedding world, we have to keep a hold of reality.
And the reality is, we’re human. And humanity, at best, is majorly flawed.
My dear reader…
If you are a bride – I’m sorry you are planning a wedding in what has already started out to be the most insane decade of most anyone’s lifetime.
To my competitors who are reading this to compete with me – I’m sorry we are in an industry that is being wrecked by world events.
To casual readers – I’m sorry the world is upside down. Hold tight.
To my parents, who have been in my corner since they found out I was conceived – I know it isn’t easy having your youngest son live in Arkansas while ya’ll are in Tennessee. (Look, you raised me to say ya’ll even in a professional setting.) Especially over the last couple of years.
To my siblings – I love each of you so much. We bicker, we call each other often, and we plan fun events. Sorry, I’m out of state and don’t get to see your kids often, but I love them so much.
To my kids – I wish so badly in your most impressionable stages of life, you had normalcy to look at. Your mom and I are doing what we can to make life normal for you. The world has been fighting us though, and sometimes we hang our heads in defeat. You still love us though.
To my beautiful wife – I’m sorry I sometimes fail. We all fail at times. Candidly, you sometimes fail me. And that’s what makes us stronger. Life isn’t easy, but you make it easier. You are such a foundation in our household – you don’t even know.
As I write this, I want you all to know I’m not in a dark mood.
No, I’m actually incredibly thankful as I do this. And in thankfulness, I want to let my guard down for you.
While the world is insane, look to the Heavens. Look for God working in the small things in life.
Things are hard, but we’re never alone.
That’s it. No editing this piece. This is a one-off from my heart.
Thank you for reading.
