“I belong with you, you belong with me you’re my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me you’re my sweet”

There is a paradigm in this life that takes you hostage no matter what your opinion on the matter is. This paradigm dictates that there will be individuals that, by design, own a place in your heart that you cannot modify nor substitute. Individuals that the mere thought of a life without them leaves you feeling empty and barren. Individuals that you would give your life for without hesitation. Individuals who siege your emotions and define the very fabric of who you are. Individuals who you are lucky enough to call your family.

These people are those that make you feel overwhelmingly honored that by sheer design, you have interwoven lives that cannot be broken.

I have always been a firm believer that I won the DNA lottery by being TL’s big sister (who will from here on out be referred to as my “she she”). I know that the sisterly bond that we share is one of life’s greatest gifts I was the recipient of. Without having come from the same womb, I would hardly flatter myself by thinking I would be worthy to be included in her life.

TL is the living, breathing definition of captivating. Her beauty on the outside takes hostage of your senses. And then if you are fortunate enough to even spend a moment in her presence, you are overpowered with instantaneous laughter and sheer delight. To be considered her friend is an honor even to those worthy of the title. I’ve never felt so blessed as to know that I am permanently tethered to my she she.

The second side of the paradigm is developed throughout what often on the surface appears to be a somewhat random and a potentially chaotic pathway that we are lead on in this world. On this journey, we seek the bond to continue in this life with another being. To create another facet of that paradigm we cherish. One that, through the experiences of life, you fill your heart with. One that while we chose, we should feel as though there was no decision in the matter to begin with. The undeniable realization that your heart is tethered to another not by DNA, but by a love and adoration that you cannot live without.

CJ is this for my she she, and she for him (too many pronouns?). They are the new facets of each other’s hearts and lives. Their love is one not dictated by force, but undeniably chosen by will. Their big day this August guarantees an enormous outpouring of love… and laughter.

She She, I love you more than words can say. I hope that you love these a one zillionth as much as I love you!

xoxo,
She

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