all these wedding festivities and preparations have caused me to reflect a lot on sisters, and specifically my sister charlotte. these thoughts are to in no way diminish the beautiful and precious relationships i have with women who are not related to me. rather, it is to notice grace and honor the gift of my dear sister-friend. i was so thankful that the weeks leading up to the wedding were so busy and joyful that i did not take too much time to think about the reality that char is leaving and cleaving in a major way and going with her man to the midwest...hours away from here (though i did get a little weepy at times...during my rehearsal dinner toast for example). she moved here originally to be near us when graham was born...entirely unselfishly and God in His goodness blessed that unselfish decision with the gift of a husband. all along i hoped to get her married to a man from here so that we could live in the same city forever (or at least for a while), but then she went and fell in love with an army man! alas, my plan was thwarted...and i'm glad because jeremiah is just right for my sister. my dad dug up some old pictures for char's reception and i will say that we have both improved in the fashion department, even if char is still cooler (and probably always will be) and i'm ok with that. all this sister talk has also caused us to think about how we are not finished having children and maybe biologically or by adoption the Lord will gift Marit with a sister one day. and maybe she will have the privilege of sharing life with her and the honor of standing by her at important moments...like wedding days. i cannot even really describe all the emotion and joy that it is to share that with such a dear one.
charlotte is cuddly and cheesy and thoughtful and i love that about her.
she has always been about the accessories. i need to get an iphone i guess so i can continue to get her constant fashion advice...
here she is fresh and new. i am so glad my parents did not stop at 3 kids! what a gift that baby was and is as my built-in best friend and a loving and faithful friend to so many others!
she still has that adorable smile and the cutest nose ever
being cold and miserable is somehow made bearable with a sister
this one is just cute.
congratulations beautiful sister now a wife...looking forward to how our friendship will continue to grow as marrieds, but my how we will miss you being close! i love, love, love the amazing and creative person that you are. i am so thankful for you!
jeremiah and his treasure...he knows he is the luckiest guy in the world i think. i'll make sure to remind him occasionally
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oh my - such a sweet post Ellen! It's been fun to watch the 2 of you and that precious relationship as we raise our own girls and pray the Lord will grant them a similar bond. Char has often spoken of how God used you in her life even when you guys were young...all praise to Him! I know you will miss her.
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