Wedding News

The biggest news here is that, as of yesterday, my sister G is the new Mrs. L!

For the past few days I have been in the States to visit my family and attend my sister's wedding. I have been amazed to see how God has provided and how the whole extended family has come together to make this wedding special. On Friday morning, we went to the church to decorate and prepare food for the reception. It was cute to see my mom with her five sisters and a niece all washing, dicing, chopping and cooking. It was also fun for us three sisters (A, G and I) to work on setting tables, hanging tulle, tying ribbons and making favors. G made her own flower arrangements and bouquets. They turned out beautifully, and an aunt commented that G is very talented.

Other blessings come with having a large extended family. An aunt made G's wedding cake, the same aunt and an uncle oversaw the reception, another aunt made G's gown, a cousin took the wedding pictures, another cousin played the Wedding March and other wedding music, many aunts and cousins pitched in to provide the food, and probably many other family members helped in ways that I'm not aware of.

I think that the most special of all was G and L's testimony--perhaps even more outstanding because of their youth (17 and 18). They determined to live for the glory of the Lord and chose a high standard of purity. Until the moment they were pronounced man and wife, G and L had committed themselves not to touch each other, not even to hold hands. I can't describe how beautiful and powerful it was to witness their first kiss, first time holding hands, and first embrace as husband and wife. They set a very high standard for the brothers and sisters who may follow them in marriage someday! G and L truly lived and exemplified 1 Tim. 4:12.

Sight of the Day

I just saw a pigeon in Walgreen´s and wanted to share that with you all.

What Shall I Give Thee, Master?

I love this song. I first learned it in Spanish at CECu. I hope to sing it at church when I go to the States for G´s wedding.


What shall I give Thee, Master?
Thou who didst die for me.
Shall I give less of what I possess,
Or shall I give all to Thee?

(Chorus)
Jesus, my Lord and Savior;
Thou hast giv'n all for me;
Thou didst leave Thy home above
To die on Calvary.
What shall I give Thee, Master?
Thou hast giv'n all for me;
Not just a part or half of my heart,
I will give all to Thee.

What shall I give Thee, Master?
Thou hast redeemed my soul;
My gift is small but it is my all—
Surrendered to Thy control.

What shall I give Thee, Master?
Giver of gifts divine!
I will not hold time, talents or gold—
For everything shall be Thine.

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¿Qué te daré, Maestro?
Te diste tú por mí.
Menos daré de lo que obtendré
O ¿todo daré a ti?

(Coro)
Cristo, mi Salvador,
Te diste tú por mí.
Tu hogar dejaste allí
Para morir por mí.
¿Qué te daré, Maestro?
Te diste tú por mí.
No la mitad, más todo mi ser,
Yo lo daré a tí.

¿Qué te daré, Maestro?
Me redimiste a mí.
Es pequeñez. Más mi todo es
Y todo lo entrego a tí.

¿Qué te daré, Maestro,
Divino Donador?
Tiempo y vigor, talento y ardor
Serán tuyos, O Señor.