just one of the many wise thoughts from my new friend, photographer/artist parris whittingham. parris, your honesty is like no other. thank you.
i assisted him this past weekend shooting the wedding of devin and kevin, a faithful couple who made their commitment to each other in new haven, ct with the blessing of the Lord. the day unexpectedly hit me. from the pastor’s candid real deal relationship talk, the beautiful praise dance performance to “behold the lamb of God,” devin honoring her young daughter for her unconditional love and support, to finally, at the end of the night, while they graciously drove us to the train station, i heard devin tenderly say to kevin “you’re our hero.” so loving, a similar sentiment i have for my father.
they danced their first dance to stevie’s “ribbon in the sky.” which happens to be the same wedding song of my godparents! even more ironic, i must have been a baby at the time they were married, maybe i wasn’t even born yet. i am not quite sure. but years ago, when i was a kid, the song was on the radio, and my parents casually mentioned that it was their wedding song. i never forgot. uncle hal passed years ago. so hearing the song floods me with vivid memories of his home, his laugh, his patience, and the way he bought cases of girl scout cookies from me, his personal cookie pusher, just so i could win the bigger prizes for selling the most. i hope he didn’t eat them all alone.
to sum it all up, familiar love manifested in so many ways throughout the day.
~ak
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