I went to a wedding this weekend that was so much fun. It was outside and the weather was gorgeous. The reception followed with a crawfish boil and a great DJ. My little brother was the best man. I knew most of the people there. We met the groom when I was maybe five and he and my brother were three, at day care. We've known the bride since at least junior high, if not longer.
What made this wedding extraordinary though is that the bride and groom had been dating since high school, a total of thirteen years! Thirteen freaking years, People! She waited patiently until he was ready. She was ready years ago, but he wasn't, so she kept waiting. (and waiting and waiting)
I will never know how she was so strong and had so much faith for that long, but Saturday was a true testament to the power of a woman's love. I was so proud for them and there were so many beautiful moments that we got to share with them. Her patience and strength gave me new hope. What an inspiration! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Stewart! I wish you many years of happiness.
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