Our love.

The love of those around us, those not around us, during an emotional time of year…the holidays. It provokes great joy and excitement, also painful memories and relationships colliding for family gatherings. One thing we cannot escape is our great desire for, enjoyment of, sadness without (or fear of) … love.

We have all attend who-knows-how-many weddings over the years where the following words are quoted. More traditionally, they are quoted out of a flowery version of the Bible. Who actually listens to these words?? Aren’t we thinking, “When is this ceremony going to end so I can get a drink??!” or “Wow, look at those bridesmaid dresses…..” Yet, these words are worth re-visiting. There’s a reason why we want to quote them at our weddings. But do we let the meaning really sink in…and change us?

I have found them paraphrased by Eugene Peterson, who so poetically re-frames them into a fresh perspective. I thought some may enjoy it.

So, take heart! No matter the amount of money in our pockets…or not…(Who would like to have Tiger Wood’s checkbook with the conditions he’s in?) We are bankrupt without love. Give it and receive it…let it be known to those around you that you feel it.

Staci and Staci send us off into 2010 with their Happy New Year shoot in SF! Enjoy!