When she got engaged in August this year, it was not a question of whether I would be coming to the wedding, but of what role I would play. She decided to entrust me with the task of wedding co-ordinator to ensure that everything ran smoothly on her special day. I planned to come in a couple days before the wedding to help with any last minute running around that needed to be done. Although she had almost the entire wedding planned by September, there were still various little things that needed to be done on the days leading up to the wedding
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| Assembling wedding programs |
Although I had planned a couple extra days after the wedding to catch up with friends, I could not let perfectly good beach days go to waste, so on the Tuesday before the wedding when most of the final details had been done, I decided to visit the beach with my friend Ann and her children. Javon brought along a skimming board, which allows you to ride the waves along the shoreline. After watching him do it a couple times, and seeing how effortless and fun it looked, I decided to give it a try. Apparently, that was a bad idea...
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| Last selfie before the fall |
As I jumped onto the board, my foot slipped off and I fell hard, with my left foot taking the full weight of the fall. I knew immediately that I could not stand up, so I sat on the sand and Ann brought some ice but even then the swelling had started and I knew I was in trouble. With the help of her sons I was able to make it back to the car and drive home. The groom-to-be was not happy. He had tried to suggest that I leave having fun until after the wedding. But I assured him that my twisted foot would not hinder the smooth running of their wedding in any way.
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| Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate! |
In spite of my injury, there was much to give God thanks for:
- It could have been my right foot that got damaged, which would have made it impossible for me to drive
- Thanks to Coleen's great wedding planning abilities, she had time the next morning to take me to the doctor and to get an xray done
- The doctor was the same one from my old church in Grenada who had attended to me while I lived there free of charge and he continued to extend this courtesy
- The xray showed no broken bones and the doctor did not think I needed a cast so I could easily go to the beach once my foot got better :)
- None of the things that needed to get done on Wednesday required me to leave the house so I was able to rest my foot that entire day
- One of the wedding guests who came in Wednesday night was a doctor and she gave me Ibuprofen to help reduce the swelling so by Thursday morning I was able to move my foot without any pain
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| Greeting wedding guests at the airport with a basket of spices courtesy the bride and groom |
By the wedding day, I was able to move around without the help of the crutches (thanks Tony!). It was a beautiful sunny day in the midst of the rainy season. The bride was radiant and her groom looked sharp. The bridal party was assembled and the church ready for when the guests started to arrive. Songs were played at the right time throughout the brief but beautiful ceremony. By 12.15pm lunch was being served. I give glory to God for ensuring that all the details fell in place to give my friends the brilliant wedding day that they so looked forward to.
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| Celebrating after saying "I do" |
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| Everything in place at the reception venue |
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| Pictures with the lovely couple |
I am thankful that I was able to help Coleen and De Vaughn enjoy their special day in spite of my injury. She had been such a great source of support to me during my time in Grenada, so I was grateful for an opportunity to return the favor. I pray God's divine purposes for the marriage will be accomplished, that any obstacles in their path would be hurdles that they would overcome, and that their union would be a testimony of the unity between Christ and the Church.
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