Weddings

Lately, I've been feeling very tensed. So much so that I laugh and cry easily. Hence, when one of my closest friends, announced that she'd be getting married, I jumped at the opportunity to attend her wedding ceremony. After all, it is not everyday that I get invited to attend weddings in Kuching, Sarawak.

Weddings are a sacred ceremony. Truly. Of all the ceremonies on earth, weddings are one of the happiest occasion, rejoiced by all. I never truly understood its meaning until I witnessed my friend's wedding at St. Thomas Church. 

As the newly wedded couple walked down the aisle, the atmosphere was charged with pure, simple joy. Another union has been formed and sanctified. One could see that they were absolutely in love with each other, smiling and laughing throughout the day, glowing with pride, radiating with love.

At the end of the ceremony, family, members and friends took turns taking pictures with the newly weds. The church choir, Priests, Family members, colleagues, friends, etc. The number of people could have easily exceeded a hundred. This wedding has the support and blessings of the whole community! Tears  welled up in my eyes. Though I've watched this simple scene replayed over and over again on cinema screens, somehow, seeing it unfolding in front of my eyes right now, just seems to tug away at my heart.

As I sat on the wooden pew, I couldn't help but wonder, "Will I ever have such a wedding ceremony? With the backup of everybody? My family, friends and colleagues?" 

I often envision myself having such a wedding as well. Nobody knows when the date would arrive. But, as my beloved friends always say, " Stay in the tower... 'til you meet your perfect half." 

Yes yes... I definitely will.

Congratulations, Les! Can't wait to see you carrying laughing babies soon! 

 :)