What a Beautiful Day

Last Saturday my sister Alissa got married. She married a great guy named Derek.

It was a beautiful day, and a beautiful celebration. It made me reflect on what a wonderful person my sister has become, and how proud I am of her.

I remember countless times playing together as children, dreaming of the future and all that it held. I remember getting into trouble as teenagers, and fighting, and making up. They were turbulent times. But I knew that if anyone ever messed with me, no matter what kind of argument we may have had, my little sister loved me fiercely and would defend me. I remember difficult times, and times of tears and sadness. But also times of joy, and growth, and discovery.

And as I watched my sister walk up that aisle, and saw her glowing beauty and excited eyes, I could feel a thousand memories well up inside me and tears came to my eyes.

I am so happy that Lissy has found the man that suits her perfectly. What a beautiful day...