WELCOME TO THE CEREMONY

WELCOME  ALL TO THIS WONDERFUL CEREMONY                                                             
For Jake Lauterstein and Lauren Hemphill

My first thought upon being asked to welcome you was of Jake.

My first thought was “Jake was born with a song in his heart.“

My next thought was the first sight of Lauren, playing the drums with uncanny speed, passion and precision.

Now here she and he are -  30 plus years later – they get to make this deeper music together. 

How fortunate!  What a gift! How could one not want such wonderful people to share in this happiness? 

It gives us faith that such love can grow in this wild world along with millions of other loves that do make the world go round.

Your love for Jake and Lauren and theirs for each other elevates all our lives!

This song they are and make – may it be as enduring and inspiring as at this very moment.

Welcome ALL – to this sacred and happy ceremony.

Jake Lauterstein and Lauren Hemphill