Sean met and married the woman of his dreams. Upright, passionate, determined, and African. I'm sure it's hard to tell who is from a Nigerian family, and who is from a predominately European culture by the photo. Sean has had a 'thing' for women from the Mother continent for a minute. He looked at me at the reception and said "Man, I got everything I asked God for; She's upright, passionate, determined, and African. God is good Cuz'n, God is good." Sean's nuclear family wasn't able to make it to the wedding. Sean talked about his family frequently 
stating that he was basically was the father-figure for four of his siblings. He shared with me that he felt like a peice of him remained in the states. Our aunt (his Mum) suddenly wasn't able to obtain her passport (she lives in Washington D.C.) and none of his nine siblings were able to attend. Although we were all notified of the event a year ago, London is a bit of a distance from the U.S.......... However, I think this wedding has shown me that it's truly not the distance to your goal, but how one views hills. Sean has always been able to see a hill and say "I'm sure it's worth the climb." Growing up in a large family in the soulful comfort of Urban life, Sean always wanted more. He long ago removed the "hood" from covering his head and allowed the rain to wash his head. Sean took a chance. He moved to another country and wasn't able to work for 6 months as England wouldn't allow him to work legally until after marriage and 6 months of residency. Marrying a Britt isn't easy. Sean left with only a suitcase as his belongings. As we prayed during the ceremony, and at the reception, the small contingency from the U.S. prayed for Sean's family, our family. Sean's far from perfect...yet......he has learned how to look high. May his life be a beacon and a bright-tower to encourage his family, our family, your family......... to look high. Quick, tell ya' partner "look higher".
stating that he was basically was the father-figure for four of his siblings. He shared with me that he felt like a peice of him remained in the states. Our aunt (his Mum) suddenly wasn't able to obtain her passport (she lives in Washington D.C.) and none of his nine siblings were able to attend. Although we were all notified of the event a year ago, London is a bit of a distance from the U.S.......... However, I think this wedding has shown me that it's truly not the distance to your goal, but how one views hills. Sean has always been able to see a hill and say "I'm sure it's worth the climb." Growing up in a large family in the soulful comfort of Urban life, Sean always wanted more. He long ago removed the "hood" from covering his head and allowed the rain to wash his head. Sean took a chance. He moved to another country and wasn't able to work for 6 months as England wouldn't allow him to work legally until after marriage and 6 months of residency. Marrying a Britt isn't easy. Sean left with only a suitcase as his belongings. As we prayed during the ceremony, and at the reception, the small contingency from the U.S. prayed for Sean's family, our family. Sean's far from perfect...yet......he has learned how to look high. May his life be a beacon and a bright-tower to encourage his family, our family, your family......... to look high. Quick, tell ya' partner "look higher".
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