Friday is my sister's wedding, and I just found out I'm giving a toast. Both me and my other sister are. I hate public speaking! I get so nervous!
It doesn't help that I don't really know my sister anymore. We've grown apart over the years.
Anyway, I need help!!!
This is a draft, but I need opinions. Keep in mind my family is very religious (more so than myself). Oh, and I don't really like the guy she's marrying at all, but...what can you do?
It doesn't help that I don't really know my sister anymore. We've grown apart over the years.
Anyway, I need help!!!
This is a draft, but I need opinions. Keep in mind my family is very religious (more so than myself). Oh, and I don't really like the guy she's marrying at all, but...what can you do?
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I’ve never been clear on who “they” are, but if they’re right, when we were kids, Ashley flattered me constantly. She followed me around, echoing my thoughts and ideas, wearing jeans two sizes too big and a long, flannel button-up. Just like me. I thought it was cool to imitate Kurt Cobain; she thought it was cool to imitate me. When I had my friends over for sleepovers, Ashley even hung out with us. And I loved it. I loved having a Mini-Me.
Eventually, I moved out to conquer the world, and Ashley was left to her own devices. Thank God for that! Throughout the years, I’ve watched her grow from a beautiful girl with a great sense of humor into a beautiful, independent young woman with a strong faith in God’s love and a gift for sharing that love with those that need it most.
When she met and fell in love with Jared, I watched her blossom like the orchids surrounding us. He softened her edges. Though Ashley has maintained her sense of humor despite the devastation she’s witnessed on her missions to other states and countries, Jared taught her the importance of silliness. He reflected her beauty and gave her the confidence to see it. His love and devotion filled a hole she didn’t even realize was empty.
*raise glass*
As I stand here today, watching the love you two share, I know it’s right. God has brought you two together to face the world and all its beauty and challenges side-by-side. May your love for each other continue to strengthen and blossom, held together with the silver threads of God’s love.