Spunky and Pretty

 

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Weddings in your own home can be so much fun. Last Saturday 13^th October Sam and Brendan married in their backyard surrounded by near on 100 of their family and friends. The invitation said “spunky and pretty” and it certainly encouraged guests to come dressed in a vast array of colourful outfits. A highlight was the first row of guests, sitting in little chairs – their own children. Between them they have 7 children all aged 8 or under! Sam has 4 and Brendan 3. On one side were the 4 girls – Louelle, Hattie, Edie and Niah – all looking so very pretty in different coloured bright dresses and on the other the three boys – Archie, Edam and Darby in black waistcoats, black pants, white shirts and casual canvas shoes.

Sam and Brendan shared the most heartfelt of vows; certainly the best ever expressed formally in that garden; a couple of special people in their lives  shared reading (Paul Kelly’s lyrics – “Love is the Law” courtesy of Cindy and “An Irish Blessing” from Julie). The wedding was complemented by beautiful live music from friends Cal and Sharon.

 At weddings end there was a fun recession from the end of the back yard to the deck area during which time they were pelted with confetti, housed in brightly coloured cones. Fortunately no one tossed the whole cone. Seemingly for the next five years Brendan will be mowing confetti – each piece no doubt reminding him of that special day in October.

The yard was certainly decked out in that colourful theme (as the picture shows). What impressed me about the occasion is that everyone seemed to be so happy – there were many smiles and much laughter; indicative of how well Sam and Brendan were regarded by the guests.

Laughing at Someone's Hair Has Implications

Adam fancied Kyoko – they were colleagues studying together. One day Kyoko had a hair change – it was suddenly all frizzy. She walked into a room with many people  – Adam laughed; Kyoko was embarrassed – it seemed any hope of a relationship vanished for Adam. It was the end of the year and Kyoko returned to Japan.

When the next year arrived Adam felt he must apologise for laughing at Kyoko’s frizzy hair. He sent her an email with an apology for laughing saying he thought she was very beautiful. As a rider he said that if she “didn’t have a boyfriend, he’d like to be the one.” Happily she agreed and they came to know, respect and love each other over the years. There was however one occasion when Adam proposed on the top of Mt Cootha and Kyoko said “no.” Happily, after much prompting from Kyoko, Adam proposed again. He won some money in a cycle race, brought some flowers, came home and asked Kyoko to marry him. She was vacuuming at the time. On receiving his proposal she turned off the vacuum cleaner and began to cry. Luckily they were tears of joy.

Kyoko and Adam were married last Friday on the top of Mt Cootha. Guests came from Japan, throughout Queensland and some even from Brisbane to celebrate with them. Below is a Japanese poem that was shared on the day. I think it speaks beautifully of a very loving couple. One of the things that inspired me about them is that they do something special for each other every day.

Sublime

Two hands held tightly
Unconsciously welded together
Two lives now one
I am proud to walk with you
Overjoyed to share this world with you
My delight is abundant
My love sublime

Daichi Matsui