[Magdalen] Update on the update

[Jay Weigel]

Wonderful! I'm sure they were happy to see their boy settled--as a parent,
I can say that with some certainty. And it's great that they are so
accepting, not always certain in the Latino community.

On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 3:47 AM, Roger Stokes <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com
> wrote:

> That is great news.  In the C/E marriage rite a new question has been
> added, addressed to the congregation.  It's to ask them, the family and
> friends, if they will suppoty the couple in their married life.
>
> Roger
>
>
> On 29/06/2015 06:37, Rick Mashburn wrote:
>
>> Quick update on the lunch today. It went so well that neither of could
>> believe it. Alex' parents were lovely. I could not have asked for a better
>> welcome into my new family. They want to have a reception for us at their
>> home in Guadalajara to introduce me (and our relationship) to the extended
>> family. And, they will be here in November to participate in our Blessing
>> ceremony. They did acknowledge that it's going to be a challenge because
>> Mexico hasn't made as much progress as the US on gay issues. But, they
>> were
>> committed to supporting our relationship and marriage.
>>
>> All-in-all, it's been an extraordinary day! Thanks be to God!
>>
>> Peace, Rick
>>
>>
>