A Toast to My Sister
Posted on Sunday, August 31st, 2008 at 19:00.
From your early days as Conan the Destroyer to your wild teenage years to the beautiful woman with refined passion you are today, I am so happy to be your big brother. As a child, you proclaimed that you were going to be a famous country singer, but live in the big city. At times, you seemed bigger than me and larger than life.
There is a woman who couldn’t be here today, but at least she has valid reason for not being able to make it. Mom would be smiling ear to ear. She was so proud of her children and she was an amazing mother. I remember someone at church saying, “Mary Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? By loving Jeremiah, Rachel, Joshua, and Jonathan everyday so.” And while she is not here in person, we carry the joy of her presence in our essence and remembrance.
I see it in you more than ever: in your hopes and dreams and love for your family.
I believe that marriage should should have nothing to do with submitting to each other, but be entered so that two people can live a better life together than apart. Jonathan, please take care of my sister and her aspirations. And to the both of you, I wish the very best.
