Aug 18 2009
Matt & Megan’s Wedding, Being With Family, And Preparing To Move
Well, the eventful weekend was great. I am going to spend the day recuperating. I’m exhausted. After spending Wednesday and Thursday in Longview, taking care of business and preparing for our move (renting storage, getting a post office box, opening bank account, etc), on Friday we went to Dallas to meet the family. We stayed at a beautiful facility called Willowood Ranch in Bells, TX, which is right outside of Sherman. You can see more pictures of the facility here. It is the perfect place for a weekend full of wedding events. There is a ranch house, where we stayed. There is also a chapel and reception hall where the wedding and reception took place. It was so much fun to spend the weekend out there with family and friends that I haven’t seen in so many years. And then on Sunday we came back to Longview and spent all day Monday continuing to get things done in preparation for our move, which will be in about 2 short weeks from now. I had forgotten how much work it is to move. I am looking forward to getting all of this done. We haven’t even started packing the house here in La Grange yet.
So that was our weekend in a nutshell. It was extremely busy and hectic, but a lot of fun. So, back to the main event of the weekend–Megan’s wedding.
Megan was stunning! It was as beautiful and happy as I have ever seen my little sister. And I am so proud of her and couldn’t be happier with her choice as a soul mate. Matt is a great man who I know will love, cherish, and take care of Megan and I am looking forward to enjoying him as my brother-in-law. It was a lot of fun (not to mention an honor) to get to officiate her wedding.
It was so good getting to spend the weekend with some friends of the family that I have not spent a lot of time with in recent years. I had forgotten how much I missed them and enjoyed being around them, but at the same time was also reminded how awesome it will be to one day be reunited in Heaven with my loved ones.
Another thing that struck me through all of this was how happy Matt and Megan were. They were absolutely “giddy,” almost to the point of being cheesy. Even when doing their vows, Megan was so stoked she got tickled a couple of times, which really was great. Of course, stumbling over one of the lines of the vows was classic Megan…and provided a great laugh for everyone. Megan being Megan is part of what made the wedding so great and I think every one knew that at some point she would manage to put a “touch of Megan” on her wedding. It really was great. And I am glad she is who she is.
So looking at Matt and Megan and their happiness, I can’t help but wonder, “what happens to that?” I mean, what is it about a marriage that causes that happiness and excitement and “giddyness” to fade away? Is it time? It is it the monotony of every day life? Is it age? Is it that we just begin at some point to take each other for granted? I don’t know, really. I suppose it can be a combination of all of these and more. I remember how excited Cody and I were when we got married. Sometimes we still enjoy that excitement, sometimes I think we get too caught up in the rigorous circumstances of life that we forget how blessed we are.
My sister and her husband taught me something this weekend. When I told them during the ceremony to remember how they feel right now and try to never lose it, I think I also presented a challenge to myself, and to everyone of us who were present and married. When Paul discussed Christ’s relationship to the church in Ephesians 5, the effects of Jesus’ love for the church are continuous. He continues to this day to love, cherish, and protect His church. And hopefully the church continues to love and honor Him. May it never stop! And may the happiness and love in our marriages never cease. May the desire to renew our commitments often to one another be steadfast.
So once again, I congratulate you Matt & Megan, and I thank you for your realness, love for eachother, and example set forth. Keep on doing it! Don’t change a thing 
I love you both!
Jason Browning
Absolutely awesome writing Jason. My heart bursts with pride over you. I know pride is a sin.
Jason, this is just wonderful. I am so blessed to be a “part” of your wonderful family due to Megan and Liz being the best of friends. What a blessing this is to me in my life. I love you all like family and I agree, we all need to keep love as fresh as the day we marry. It is a gift from God not to be taken for granted.
It was a joy to me to get to know you and Cody even better and your adorable, wonderful children. The wedding was wonderful and I agree, Megan and Matt were meant for eachother. May God bless in abundance this forever spiritual union. Love you all, Vicky
Vicky thank you for your kind words. It was good to be with you this weekend. Hope to see you again soon!
This is a great post, Jason! I agreed with everything you said and it was so wonderful being with you guys. I consider you part of my family now. Oh, and just for the record… Russell and I have NEVER gotten over the giddy phase of our marriage and it has been 28 years!
Beautiful thought and beautiful picture of your sister. Our God is so good and I am thrilled that he chose us (me) we did not chose him. He is so good to draw us in, love us unconditionally, protect us and so much more. May he reveal himself to us more each day.
Tamra
Wow, What a tribute to Marriage and Love!! And… in reminding us all of how our relationships should always be. It is evident how much you love your sister, Megan, she obviously has made an awesome choice of a husband, and a wonderful addition to your family. I used to do your Mother and Megan’s pedicures before I moved to Leander. I was lucky enough to meet Matt on the evening of their engagement at the Plaza Club there in Victoria. He seemed like a fine young man indeed with just that introduction. I am so happy to hear about the wedding, I just wish I could have enlarged this wedding picture to see her a little closer right now. But I will contact your mother on that one. Best wishes and Love to the Family.
Thanks for sharing, and for the picture! Timely words for thought and meditation. I thought about y’all this weekend, and wished I could have been there. Best of wishes for you and your family in your move. God Bless You!
Jason, this was beautiful. I’ve felt for a long time that God has wonderful plans for your sister, Megan. This just the beginning of the next level on her journey with Matt. How exciting!
I’m also coming to know you as a very special young man with a precious spirit. I loved that you wrapped Matt’s and Megan’s wedding with the message of how they are to see eachother in Christ, and encouraging all marrieds to return to the beginnings of their story. I don’t know that I’ve met you, but hope to make the connection whenever you’re in Victoria, where I worship at Central church with your Mom and Elroyce. You bring your Mom much joy.
Dear, dear Jason ….. now, you’ve done it ….. you made me cry! You and my sons probably had me close to it many times as I was watching you all grow up!
Your message was so beautiful ……. I hope it is one we can all remember and practice.
I still consider you one of “my own” …. and I am so proud of you.
Love you, Jodi
Thanks Jason for all of your blessings and kind words. It has been an honor getting to know you and your family and I am so lucky to be a part of it. Megan and I are so lucky to have family that cares so much about us! The wedding was amazing and Megan and I will remember it for the rest of our lives! I hope that your move to Tyler goes smoothly and we cannot wait to see you guys again.
Love,
M&M