Temoin

Two weekends ago Brett was the temoin in Joseph's wedding. The temoin (literally "witness") is the equivalent of the best man in the wedding. Joseph is a nurse at the hospital and has been a great resource and friend to Brett as he has learned how to navigate being a doctor in this culture. Joseph is incredibly bright, has a sweet heart, and is wonderful with both kids and their mothers. He is perfect for pediatrics. We are so so blessed to have him. I think there are many times Brett would have lost his mind without Jo. It was quite a special honor for Brett to be asked to be the temoin. My friend Alison who has lived her 14 years says she has never seen a white person be the temoin. One person asked someone to do it but then changed their minds right beforehand. Brett had a lot to do, as anyone does involved in a wedding, but he enjoyed it. He had to be up at 5:30 that morning because they were starting pictures at 6:30 but he was chatting away, giddy like it was his wedding. It was fun to see.

Here they are before the wedding.

The couple and the two temoins sit up front in chairs for the two hour service. They don't really smile but just sit there stone faced. Brett says he understands a little more now because you are having to just sit there and look at people staring at you for hours- not that much fun. But it was a good service nonetheless.

Here is the hospital staff that came to the wedding.

Us and the couple. Jo is smiling here and actually did for most pictures that day. Most people don't smile for pictures so Brett had told him one day that he had to smile on his wedding day for pictures. Glad he did!

I normally don't point out my flaws in pictures but I just have to say I haven't gained 50 pounds- it's just the outfit. :)