I met Debbie (@thelifeofdebbie)for the first time at the Baltimore fan event during 30in30 (shoutout @JimmysSeafood). I learned she was in the Ravens Marching Band & coincidentally, a bunch of other band members were at that same fan event because it turned out they were fans too.
During 30in30, there would be other members of the band that just happened to be in DC or LA, so they came to the fan events, and we’d record videos for the other members that I had seen a few days or weeks prior. It was so damn wholesome and something that just resonated with me because…band people rule.
Fast forward to a few months ago, Debbie reached out and asked if I would get ordained & officiate their wedding. I had only met Debbie once, but it was because of the experience in Baltimore and the idea that maybe I could help make someone’s big day even better, that I said yes.
As soon as I got off the train in Baltimore, I knew I had made the right decision. The kindness shown to me by Debbie, Mike, their families & friends, was so sincere and it was quickly evident that they were just great people.
My favorite part about last night was during the reception, when the Marching Ravens surprised Debbie by showing up with all their instruments & put on a full performance for their friend and bandmate.
To be able to witness the amount of love and kindness in that room was inspiring to say the least. Because of football videos, I was able to be in that room and I could not stop smiling.
So yeah, I officiated my first ever wedding yesterday & I am so appreciative that I got to be a small part of a night that I will never forget.
Congratulations to Debbie & Mike, two amazingly kind people that have a lifetime of joy ahead of them.
I'm sorry for not posting a lot the past few weeks, holidays and all. Happy New Year to everyone! Also, my #nygiants can't even tank correctly, but the #BaltimoreRavens are AFC north champs and me and the rest of the #marchingravens are ready for playoffs!!!
I'm still sitting here 5 minutes later wondering what the absolute FUCK Trump's closing statement was. What the actual fuck. I'd apologize for saying fuck too much, but there isn't any other word. #Debate2024