tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094547634228789193.post4297439359585120767..comments2017-04-28T10:51:24.868-07:00Comments on And so it goes...: 7QT: Seven Quick Takes (Volume XXV)Ari Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12353619692848596247noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094547634228789193.post-88960827051187810602015-09-18T09:13:07.456-07:002015-09-18T09:13:07.456-07:00Ha ha ha. Isn't it so awkward!!? It's ha...Ha ha ha. Isn't it so awkward!!? It's hard to put yourself out there. We have used our young adult group as a "source" for friends. Lots in common, lots to go on...but still awkward at first. I know it'll pay off. Ari Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353619692848596247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094547634228789193.post-75768026784430758492015-09-18T09:09:27.841-07:002015-09-18T09:09:27.841-07:00Oh man, the couple dating. Finding friends as a co...Oh man, the couple dating. Finding friends as a couple, and then as a mom, is SO much worse than dating in order to find a spouse. We pretty much floundered until we found the young adult group at our parish, and starting hosting events. Good job putting yourself out there!Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094547634228789193.post-80082388997952193132015-09-18T08:15:59.989-07:002015-09-18T08:15:59.989-07:00You're so right. This gives me hope. I need ...You're so right. This gives me hope. I need to pray for my friends and practice my own faith. I was very glad to hear the name of Jesus and the readings/prayers. Definitely more meaningful than some of the 100% secular ceremonies I've attended. Ari Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353619692848596247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094547634228789193.post-74613604194830573412015-09-18T08:07:38.812-07:002015-09-18T08:07:38.812-07:00It seems most weddings I attend these days spiritu...It seems most weddings I attend these days spirituality is pretty far down the list of priorities. Even when a priest or other minister is performing the service it's obvious he doesn't really know the bride and groom personally. I know spirituality and choosing a religion and a specific church in which to raise children didn't become a priority for me and my husband until we'd been married about five years, so I don't tend to worry. But it does make me that much happier when I attend a wedding that the bride and groom are both recognizing as a sacrament, and seeing them embrace God as part of their union. I know those couples are starting out with a better support system than most!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911208285820220733noreply@blogger.com