08/11/2025
Over the past 40 years plus of ministry, it has been both awesome and humbling to be allowed into people's homes and histories at some of the most vulnerable points in their lives - and especially sharing in their grief as they mourn the loss of loved ones. It has been equally awesome and humbling to share in their joy at weddings and baptisms....to witness the depth of their love expressed in tears - of sadness at funerals and of joy as couples make their vows and Godparents make their promises.
I had the honour of sharing in that joy with Joanna and Tim at Cuckney House near Mansfield a few months ago after they flew in all the way from Seattle, Washington, USA. Both work as Systems Engineers over there - Joanna working on the Mark 1 Lunar Lander, and Tim working at NASA designing parts for the Perseverance Mars Rover at one stage and now working for Amazon after moving to Seattle. They are a truly warm and inspiring couple! (Needless to say most of the prep was conducted via zoom 😳!) The Christian ceremony was both simple and deeply profound, reflecting the intimacy Joanna and Tim share with each other - an intimacy embraced and mirrored in their wonderful families and very close friends.
Thank you both for the utter wonderment of the day! And wishing you God's richest blessings on your continuing journey together 🙏.