ElderKC Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 About two years ago, my youngest sister was planning on getting married. During the planning phase, I had hoped that she would choose me to "give her away". Both our mother and our father had passed away, and I wanted someone from her family to be there for her. She never got back with me, and as she was on the west coast (and I was on the east), coordinating times when we could both talk was difficult.Just when I had given up hope that I would be part of the ceremony, she surprised me by asking me if I would actually perform the wedding for them. That was my introduction to the Universal Life Church. I got ordained as quickly as possible, and before I knew it, I had flown to the west coast, and was presiding over my little sister's wedding. I could not imagine a moment that meant more to me at the time. It was a wonderful ceremony. The two of them picked what services they wanted from the wedding 'guide' I'd gotten when I was ordained.Well .. just this past month, I topped that emotional tidal wave. My son and his fiance asked me to preside over their wedding. It was another beautiful moment in my life, for which I will be forever grateful.Had it not been for the ULC, I would have missed out on these two wonderful moments .. and the memories that I will take with me all my life. The ULC truly performs miracles by giving people the opportunity to exercise their convictions, and share wonderful moments in the lives of the people around them.I look forward to my next opportunity.KalebElder in the ULC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawzo Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 About two years ago, my youngest sister was planning on getting married. During the planning phase, I had hoped that she would choose me to "give her away". Both our mother and our father had passed away, and I wanted someone from her family to be there for her. She never got back with me, and as she was on the west coast (and I was on the east), coordinating times when we could both talk was difficult.Just when I had given up hope that I would be part of the ceremony, she surprised me by asking me if I would actually perform the wedding for them. That was my introduction to the Universal Life Church. I got ordained as quickly as possible, and before I knew it, I had flown to the west coast, and was presiding over my little sister's wedding. I could not imagine a moment that meant more to me at the time. It was a wonderful ceremony. The two of them picked what services they wanted from the wedding 'guide' I'd gotten when I was ordained.Well .. just this past month, I topped that emotional tidal wave. My son and his fiance asked me to preside over their wedding. It was another beautiful moment in my life, for which I will be forever grateful.Had it not been for the ULC, I would have missed out on these two wonderful moments .. and the memories that I will take with me all my life. The ULC truly performs miracles by giving people the opportunity to exercise their convictions, and share wonderful moments in the lives of the people around them.I look forward to my next opportunity.KalebElder in the ULC.Thats great congratulations! A fellow Marylander too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElderKC Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thats great congratulations! A fellow Marylander too.Thanks, Fawzo .. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emalpaiz Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Elder K.C., that is wonderful. I pray that your mission will continue to grow.Hermano LuisMoriviví Hermitage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Congratulations and all the best for the future!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revbruce Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 It's stories like that that make me realize how important it is that we continue to ordain any and all who ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwater Vitki Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Congrats! Isn't it an uplifting thing to one's True Self to know this joy? May these "special" moments be the start of many more to come indeed. Blessings of Peace, Tranquility and Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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