MARRIED, MARRIED, MARRIED - JUNE 8 2012

Today my little sister will get married. As I sit and think about her and her fiancé, it leads me to think of how my mom and dad were together, and so many couples that I know. They act like best friends. I love that. You don’t ever get too afraid about getting your feelings hurt, and you know that whatever you do or say, that person stands beside you. When two people have a foundation of respect, friendship, attraction, and love—what a powerful combination. Sometimes we go out searching for one or two of those important things, but if just one of them is missing, you will miss the perfect combination to make something that lasts.

If you read my blog posts normally, you will remember the girl I spoke of who was my neighbor. Yes, the one who moved all the way out west for Willow. You know, the one with the mom who wanted to put a restraining order on me???? REMINDER, her and Willow broke up barely 2 months ago. Well, this week I received the news that she is engaged. WHAAATTTTT. I will say that I laughed in shock. How do you go from being devastated that someone didn’t work out to getting married to someone new in 2 months?????????

Well, I wish her the best; she apparently had a goal, and poor Willow missed out. (Not really) Marriage is a huge deal. I think most people have wanted to try it at least once in their lives, and though I am in a place where I’m still on the fence about that option, I know that it is a choice that can bring many blessings.

As I focus today on my sister and her new life ahead, I give her congrats. She has found the perfect fit for her. I’m sure they will have struggles and trials—and also many good times. But when you have someone to do all those things with, I think the world becomes easier to deal with.

Happy marriage, everyone!!!!

July 5 2025 - Sadly this marriage did not work out and even sadder, this particular sister hasn’t talked to me since 2020. I hurt her feelings. Although, I have made several attempts to reach out, none have been acknowledged. I miss her. Sometimes I see her face when my daughter makes a silly face. Sometimes I see a meme that I think she would find hilarious. I hope someday we can speak again. I continue to pray for her.