Happily Ever After

As a young single adult, not all weddings are treated equal. Now this just may be me but it's the truth. When I hear that the girl I babysat is getting married...well I don't exactly jump for joy. Call me bitter/selfish/realistic-whatever. I mean doesn't she know there's a line? ;)

But tell me one of my dear friends is getting married? One who has fought the good fight of single life and has found her Eternal Companion- honey I'd cross mountains to witness it. There is a bond us single ladies share and each of these weddings gives me hope- and who can't use more of that?

On the 11th of September (yes I was in the air-my own tribute to those whose lives were lost 8 years ago- we will not bend to fear) I flew to Salt Lake City to celebrate the wedding of Ms. Melanie Beal, an old roommate in Arizona who convinced me to follow her to DC and to whom I owe so very much.

Jen and I were roommates with Melanie in Arizona and made the trek to Salt Lake to share in Melanie's special day.

Jane (who just got engaged!! Another story that fills my heart with joy) came out from DC too for the big day. Such a good friend.

With the blushing bride. She radiated pure happiness. She deserved every moment of this perfect day.

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Eastman. Who would have thought a chat in the hallway at church would lead to eternity? Dan doesn't even live in DC, he was in town visiting from Ohio. They met in February and were married in September. When you know; you know.

I couldn't stop smiling at Melanie's wedding. She was so happy, I knew how much she had waited and prayed for this day.
It came.
Here's to Happily Ever After, thanks for giving me hope Mrs. Eastman.