So...last weekend (May 3) I was able to witness the ceremony of my brother, Corey, and his wife, Brittiny. They have been married since November but decided to have their ceremony May 3. The wedding was so beautiful. There is so much I want to say about these 2 people that I'm not sure how long this blog will be....so fair warning...THIS WILL LIKELY BE A LONG BLOG!!!
So....here's some background......
Corey L. Robinson. He's my brother! We are 5 or 6 years apart. The first memory I have of my brother is us going to the hospital, naming him, and feeding him. I was so excited because I became a big sister that day, December 8th. Can't remember the year. Throughout the years, we have gotten along, fought and argued. But what's ALWAYS been present has been LOVE. Witnessing my brother say his vows and "I do" to his wife was the most amazing moment ever! At that moment I realized that my little brother had grown up, for real! A lot of times we want to keep people a certain age. We want to continue remembering how someone was years ago. But at that moment I couldn't fight the fact that....my brother had become a wonderful man of God. I don't talk to him much because of the distance. Corey, I want you to know I am so proud of you. You are going on with life. You are moving forward. Continue to do so. Continue to follow God in EVERYTHING you do. Be obedient to Him. Keep God first.
The better half of this union is, Brittiny Brown Robinson. So, one day I was told my brother had a girlfriend. My mind began going 100 miles a second. I was wondering... Who is she? What does she do? Is she in school? Does she have a job? Is she lazy? Will I like her? Is she the one for my brother? Yeah...just like a big sister would wonder...right? At the beginning of their relationship, I didn't come around much. I honestly can't remember why but it definitely had nothing to do with her. As time went on, I would at times go to my mom's a day or two over the weekend or something. At times, Brittiny would be there. We had a few interactions. She seemed cool. But what I could notice from what I observed is that she is intelligent, strong, caring, observant, faith-filled, prayerful, and most importantly a woman of God. As the time has went on, we have exchanged numbers and had many, many conversations. Everything I observed of her is true. But now I can add friend, confidant, sister, and wonderful mate for my brother. Brittiny, I want to say thanks for our conversations. You are great, powerful, and very capable. Stay encouraged. Continue praying and following Christ.
So....the wedding.....
First question, who knew Ohio had a city named Louisville?? I didn't until I got the invitation to the wedding. Second question, a wedding on a farm??? Lord, what will this look like??? Will cows and chickens be roaming around? A farm? But to my surprise....this venue was the most beautiful place!! Everything was beautiful from the weather to decorations. Seeing my brother stand in the front waiting for his wife was amazing to see. I smile every time I think about it. That's when I noticed he was a grown up. Then the wedding party came in. It was a mixture of their lives coming together. And then it was time for Brittiny to walk down the aisle. She did something I've never seen before but was so beautiful. She had 4 women, who I assume, are spiritual mothers and/or sisters to her. They walked her halfway down the aisle. Then her dad met her once they stopped and walked her down the rest of the aisle. They said "I do" and vows. And the greatest line of the night and I quote, "By the authority vested in me as a minister of this state and your pastor, I pronounce you husband and wife. Now keep doing what you've been doing." Who said this? Apostle Steven L. Best. After they kissed and the wedding party walked out, it was time for pictures. Pictures were taken. Then we were able to go for the reception. OMGoodness! Talk about a barn being transformed! There was an area for the buffet food lines. We got mason jars that had handles. There was a candy bar. And the greatest...a PHOTO BOOTH!!!! They also had corn hole and giant connect 4. I didn't play any of the games but I did enjoy myself. Especially seeing the smiles on their faces!
I would like to say to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. Follow God. Continue to pray and seek God together for your marriage. I love you both so much! Hope to visit you all again....sooner than later.
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