The wedding itself was wonderful. In the sealing room, there was this mixture of old friends as well as old and new family. A small and intimate group. President Andrus, himself an old friend, performed the sealing and spoke directly with Jake and Andrea. The Spirit of the Lord filled the room; and I felt, like Father Lehi, a desire that all my family should taste this fruit.

The blessings of Abraham (who went to great lengths to keep the Lord’s admonition that his son marry within the covenant), Isaac (who kept the covenant), and Jacob (who valued the covenant more than his older brother) were promised and sealed upon the two.

For a few tranquil moments, families and friends bathed in the warmth of God’s richest blessings. Then the couple was presented to those who had gathered outside. Selah.