Hello Denver!

In two days I embark on a journey to Denver. Actually Longmont, but same difference. I expect great things from this trip. I get a couple of days off for one thing, but most importantly I get to see one of my closets friends get married and will get some quality time with people I don't often see.
As this trip has approached I've been overwhelmed with memories, which I find to be somewhat interesting because I typically have a horrible memory, but I suppose that is a different issue. Jeff is getting married on Saturday and I have thought about the journey that has brought him to this point and us to this point in our friendship. We have been friends since my freshman ('99), his senior, year in college. Since this time he has been a cornerstone for frienship in my life and while I won't get into the details of our lives...there has been plenty that has gone on in them over the past 8 or so years.
From fraternity functions (Muggin' at the Gazeebo), to football (Jeff was an all-american kicker for the team I work with), to school things like Battle of the Ravine (Go Tigers!!) I see the things I experienced for 4 years and have many fond memories and it is great to enjoy those memories and be back here to build on them and establish new ones. I also remember the hard times and the heart ache and wish that those things could be mended into something beutiful. But I know God has used them and is using the experiences that Jeff and I have had both as individuals and as friends to let us learn more about who He is.
I believe in miracles, even when they aren't the miracle I expected. In two days, with all these old memories behind us, I will stand beside Jeff as he promises his life to another. (What greater picture of God's love is there!?). As his friend I go there to not only support him and his commitment, but to say that I will hold him accountable to his commitment to love her and be active in that marriage as well. It makes me so excited for him, I know Julie is a blessing in his life and that their lives, their life, will be a blessing to so many.
I am thankful for the memories that I have, even when it is hard. I am thankful for Jeff and Julie and what God has done in their lives. Please offer a prayer of blessing for them and take a moment to dwell on all that God has done and is doing.

My love to you my friends.