Be considerate!

This is a late entry on what I went through last Friday. I went for a Primary School friend's wedding. My friend did not invite any of those that I know.. In fact, it was her mum who invited my mum and my mum could not make it. So I knew I wasn't gonna see any familiar faces.

Anyway, as a code of courtesy, I went and reached at 7.30pm. As usual, there were early birds and there were people who were REALLY LATE! It was already 8.30pm and the hall was only about 50% filled. I was all alone at my table and the waiter was so surprised that he asked me where the rest of the people were. Then including me, only 3 person from my table turned up. We were then moved to another table to filled in the gaps.

Basically, I was very disappointed and angry with the crowd turnout. If the people are not willing to come or not free to come, they should inform the bride and groom so that they do not have to pay for the unnecessary EMPTY tables. It's so rude and inconsiderate of these people. Imagine how the bride, groom and the parents would feel?

Tears welled up my eyes as I heard the groom thanked his family members for what they had done for him. Then I realised his parents were not around anymore.. Must have been tough for him to support himself and his siblings. He thanked God for them and being Christians, his friend sang a Christian song thanking God for all that He has done for them. And there was an irritating uncle at my table that kept making fun of Christianity and saying that this is not an occasion to share the gospel. What he said was true. We shouldn't hard sell the gospel during a wedding. BUT, what the couple merely did was to thank God. It's their wedding. Can't they be thankful to God for their marriage? What is wrong with these people persecuting the church? Do they have brains? In my heart I kept praying for myself to remain calm and coolheaded. I was ready to shoot off if he was to realise that I'm a Christian (I was wearing a CROSS) and apologised. But, he didn't.

My rehearsed speech in response to him apologising was: "It's ok. Everyone has the freedom to speak up for themselves, just like the couple have the freedom to thank God in their wedding."

So well, I kept my cool and maintained a smile on my face despite the conversation between the few uncles. I prayed for myself not to curse them and for illumination of their mind. Wanted to leave earlier, but I think that's very rude too, so I stayed on till the last dish.

It was a terrible time attending wedding alone especially with such a crowd of uncles and aunties. But I was glad that I went, though unnoticeable, being a "witness" among this unappreciative crowd. So in the future, please, be early for weddings. Others may be late, but let's not be like them! If we can't make it, let's be considerate to let the couple know in advance. I believe we all want to bless the couple and not bring sorrows and disappointments to them. Be CONSIDERATE!