The Love of a Dog.

As a dog lover I could not resist this photo that appeared on Facebook. I think it is so sweet, and who does not love a dog?

A Stump For a Tail.

You can't buy loyalty, they say,

I bought it though, the other day;

You can't buy friendship, tried and true,

Well just the same, I bought that too.

I made my bid, and on the spot

Bought love and faith and a whole job lot

Of happiness, so all in all

The purchase price was pretty small.

I bought a single trusting heart,

That gave devotion from the start.

If you think these things are not for sale,

Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a stump for a tail.

Anonymous

Congratulations to Alice and Lachlan

Congratulations to Alice and Lachlan, who were married last Saturday. It was a bright sunny day, but we were all gathered in the shade of a huge oak tree, with a cool breeze just making the wedding conditions perfect. The bride and groom looked gorgeous, dressed simply, with very few trimmings. This simplicity, this expression of just who they are, was refreshing and delightful. They pulled together a very classy event.

I also really enjoyed meeting their family, who were very welcoming to me as the celebrant. They were delightful to chat with whilst we waited for the ceremony time to roll around. Thank you Alice and Lachlan for choosing me as your celebrant, and thank you to your family for making me feel so very welcome on your big day.

Irene and Scott got married.

My first wedding for 2014 was one of my first bookings. Irene and Scott, two people living in two different countries, meeting in another State in Australia accidentally, getting married, overcoming so many different odds. It was a great love story, and will continue to be a great love story. Their wedding was in the garden of the new home they have made together here, surrounded by a small group of family and closest friends, who were so welcoming to me: I found myself sharing a glass of bubbly afterwards with them all at their reception, having photos taken with them too. It was just lovely and a terrific start to 2014.

CORINTHIANS 1:13 (Adapted)

Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous;

Love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude and selfish;

It does not take offence, and is not resentful.

Love takes no pleasure in other people's faults but delights in the truth;

It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope.

It is always ready to endure whatever comes.

True love does not come to an end.