the sad wedding guest
i normally enjoy weddings, but at tifiny’s wedding i was a very sad wedding guest. in all the excitement of preparing for the wedding and getting to see old friends, i didn’t realize that the wedding could be an emotional event for me. and it was, but not in the sense that i was crying tears of joy.
seeing tifiny reminded me of my past life - you know, as alicia lane. during the ceremony my mind was flooded with memories of good times and questions of who i am now.
our friendship was very special to me. i truly am blessed to have known tif. and am i not alone, as i looked around the sanctuary, full of people i didn’t know, i realized that they each had been blessed by tif as well. plus i know that there are hundreds more that are grateful to have met her and wish they could have been there that day. everywhere tif goes she leaves a legacy of love and happiness. i miss the time i spent with her and the characteristics of my personality that were strengthened during our friendship. i doubt i’ll ever have a friendship quite like that again. as i grow more comfortable with that idea, i look for God to place people and experiences in my life to once again strengthen aspects of “me” that are pleasing to Him.
