to Jeremy and Morgan...

My older brother, Jeremy, got married exactly a week ago. WHAT. It still hasn't set in for me {and I'm sure not for the newlyweds either}.

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It's been unique for me as sister of the groom in that I'm also best friends with the bride. So I had the honor {no pun intended} of being the Matron of Honor in last Sunday's ceremony. As a part of my duties, I was to give a toast at the wedding...and due to technical difficulties {and nerves} it kinda didn't go exactly according to plan.

So here's what I would have said:

Morgan, you just married one of the most amazing men in the world. He's been my best friend growing up. He's kind, caring, and loving. He'll always seek your happiness. He is very understanding and patient. Jeremy helped me through a lot of hard times. But he's also been there for so many of the good times. He's a shoulder to lean on and one of the funniest guys ever.

He'll make you mad. He'll probably fail you more than once. But he'll point you to Jesus and sharpen you more into His likeness. Jeremy loves the Lord. He is a man of God. And he'll lead you well.

Jeremy, you just married one of the most amazing women in the world. She's been my best friend through college. She's vibrant, full of life, and loving. She'll always seek your happiness. She has the biggest heart. She constantly seeks to know Jesus better. She's passionate about life. She's also passionate about sports, which is a plus ;). 

She'll make you mad. She'll stumble and make mistakes. But she'll counsel you as you lead her. She'll follow you wherever you go. She's loyal and in love with the Lord. She'll be a wonderful Proverbs 31 woman.

Cheers to you two. Can't wait to see where God takes you.

I would have said all that if I had taken the time to write it down, but I was trying to be spontaneous and let the words flow from the heart. {bad idea}.

I love you Morgan & Jeremy. Marriage is tough but it's also the best method of sanctification. I've grown more in my walk with God in two short years than I have in the 20 years prior to marriage. I know you guys will love God, and others, better together.

Love,

Jac <3