Saturday

I'm at the church office this beautiful afternoon to conduct a wedding vow renewal service (I'm not really sure what to call these kinds of activities). The couple- celebrating 20 years of marriage (his second, her first) ran away to get married. Now, after 20 years they want their family involved, so we are renewing their vows- with wedding music, flower girls, and a ring-bearer. The bride's father will 'give' his daughter away! Tradition.
It is interesting how 'tradition' continues to be important. This couple is but one example of a hunger for that which defined a past generation. The symbols and practices of the past often don't become important until it seems as though they are perilously close to being lost.
I also updated my profile today- my daughter reminded me- she is no longer a college senior- she is a graduate, with a BS degree in History from Corban College. So...since it is Saturday...and the renewal starts shortly, I guess I'd better scoot...