The big day

Well, to day is the big day. Except that we have (as of this morning) changed the plans once again. We really are getting married. Just on the 27th of August now. This is pretty strange to me to, so hang on, I will do my best to explain it.

The big factor here was that, until yesterday her parents did not have the means with which to put on an appropriate wedding. Its a big deal here to have a wedding in a church, as if you are married outside of the church, it is looked down upon. Gossip spreads. Its just not any good.

So, now that her parents have the money, we can start planning the wedding. That is the only real reason for the delay. If we had the money a couple weeks sooner, we would have the wedding today. If there was no money today, we would get married today (but without all the trimmings). If I were the only one who had an opinion we would get married today.

As it stands now I am okay with this. I am hanging in there. Yes, all the delays are a bit frustrating, but I know that the woman I will marry is worth it. My patience will pay off in the end. God is good to his children, and he gives us good gifts. She is the best gift (excluding, of course, the most excellent gift of His son).

I would have sent this sooner, but I wanted to be sure about the news I was giving out before I told everyone. Thank you for your patience.

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