June 4th marked this important day in their lives and I was glad that I could celebrate with them. The ceremony itself was very beautiful and very intentional in it message. I finally have a sister!
You may notice that we are wearing shawls in a few of the pictures… those were not standard wedding apparel. In fact I picked them up at the grand bazaar in Central Asia before coming home. I had seen a picture of the bridesmaids dresses on-line and knew they were way too revealing. I had told my Muslim neighbors that I was going home for my brother’s wedding, if I brought back photos of me looking that inappropriate they might disown me. I bought a white shawl for the bride as well, so that they would know my brother had found himself a virtuous wife (since being home I have got to know her and see her beautiful heart… but sadly that wouldn’t communicate cross-culturally if all that can be seen is bare shoulders). Decent or indecent it was a beautiful day.
3 comments:
You look lovely - looks like you are back to normal health, just in time for the wedding! Did you find it uncomfortable going bare-shouldered, after dressing modestly for so many years?
Oolala! Check out that hair and makeup! I'm so glad you were still able to go, and I can't wait until you return to me... Love you!
You look so pretty Karen! I love your hair like that. Looks like a very special day. Glad you were feeling well enough to go.
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