Congratulations Nick and Jess!

The wedding and reception were spectacular to say the least. Every few minutes that pass, I find myself in awe of the fact that my little sister is now a married woman! The celebration of the love that she and Nick have found was absolutely perfect. Every effort put forth by family and friends to make it happen was for a wonderful result. From walking down aisles, to vows, to reception toasts and dances, I never saw anything short of unmistakable happiness in eyes of those two. And afterall, that is what it is all about!

The trip back to Texas was recharging. It came with all the now familiar exciting moments of reuniting and the tears of reseparation. But in new ways, it seems to happen everytime I return, I rediscover the idiosyncracies of my loved ones that are so difficult to imagine on a day-to-day basis from so far away. Whether it's Mom's proud look in her eye, or sister's joke, or friends' smiles, to say that being in their presense was recharging would be an understatement.

Nick and Jessica, I'm so happy, proud of, and excited for you and your lives ahead. I am truly blessed to have you both in my life and I want you both to always know that you have me in your corner at any turn in your life. All I ask is that you please let me know that you are doing okay from time to time. I am always a phone call away.