Flew down to Tulum, Mexico, for my sister-in-law's wedding last week. It's a little bit south of Cancun, and Rebecca and I stayed at a hotel on the beach with her family for nearly a week. Turned out to be a huge dose of perspective for me about what truly matters in life. As Ecclesiastes puts it (kind of): know God and enjoy life. Such a breath of fresh air for me during the heaviest crunch of the semester.
The wedding, of course, was beautiful, as were the newlyweds. A couple nights before the ceremony, I was thinking about the couple getting married, trying to appreciate the significance of their event and the surrounding circumstances. I decided to rewrite the words of an old Green Day acoustic number from my high school years into a recap of their story and a look ahead into a bright future of marriage. I had my guitar with me, so I sang this at their reception:
"Todd and Rachelle"
(to the tune of "Good Riddance" by Green Day)
Verse 1:
Todd and Rachelle, you fit so well, two of a kind
An easy laugh, an honest heart, an open mind
This perfect promise you just made in Mexico
Just let it guide you and don't ever let it go
Chorus 1:
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
You know you'll have the time of your life
Verse 2:
Do you remember when you met that day at sea?
It's no surprise those butterflies were meant to be
But did you expect that you would find on that cruise
Not just a lover but a friend you'll never lose?
Chorus 2:
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
You know you'll have the time of your life
(Guitar solo)
Chorus 3:
It's something unpredictable, and there's no end in sight
You know you'll have the time of your life
Chorus 4:
It's something unpredictable, don't be afraid to cry
Just know you'll have the time of your life
Written 5-2-08
Tulum, Mexico