were married yesterday. the day was beautiful. in the morning, there was a small gathering participating in a native ceremony at Heritage Park. Ray explained the symbolism of blanketing the ground, blanketing the couple, smudging etc. Uncle Herman blessed the couple with a native drum song. this ceremony was dubbed the "red wedding".
later that evening a large crowd gathered at whonnock lake center for a beautiful outdoor ceremony. this was the "white wedding"; exchanging vows and rings before God and a host of witnesses. i have to admit that i had a difficult time performing the ceremony. everytime i looked at their eyes, it made me cry - the emotions were so strong. i'm pretty sure the pastor is not suppose to cry!! it was such an honor to be part of this day.
i received this very symbolic gift from brander and jil - the drum is handpainted (by brander) with a hawk on it. my 'native' name is littlehawk. i was very touched by this gift of love.
later that evening a large crowd gathered at whonnock lake center for a beautiful outdoor ceremony. this was the "white wedding"; exchanging vows and rings before God and a host of witnesses. i have to admit that i had a difficult time performing the ceremony. everytime i looked at their eyes, it made me cry - the emotions were so strong. i'm pretty sure the pastor is not suppose to cry!! it was such an honor to be part of this day.
i received this very symbolic gift from brander and jil - the drum is handpainted (by brander) with a hawk on it. my 'native' name is littlehawk. i was very touched by this gift of love.
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It's a beautiful gift. What a beautiful day they had. A new life to start. Isn't that wonderful? But now my friend, It's all about YOU!
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LOL sue. That is a beautiful drum.
Dear Sue, "Little HawK' AKA Hawkeye and Kerch baby,
Jil and i were very honored that you would officiate such a wonderful wedding ceremony..actually both.. he he.. too bad you can't officiate your own HA! love you and Terry lots! get ready for the ride of your life when you get married that day... enjoy every minute of the great memory you are creating, in Christ, Jil & Brander McDonald
that sounds too funny - that the pastor would be the one crying at the wedding.
hey mcdonalds - why are you commenting on blogs? don't you have better things to do?? giggle.
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