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Summer Lovin

A toast to all my friends that got married and engaged this summer

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Summer Lovin
Colleen Lillard

There are two events that bring people together to extreme degrees. That would be when a wedding is scheduled, and when a life is unexpectedly ended. Fortunately, I have had the pleasure of experiencing more marriages this summer than burials.

There is something surreal about friends getting married. It is such a huge step in someone's life. Something, in a more naïve mindset, I would classify as the epitome of grown up stuff. When people you went to high school with, or more commonly this summer college friends, there a few thoughts that run through your head. They can range from, "Geez, these people must have a plan for life figured out. What is my problem?," to, "My friends just went from girlfriend and boyfriend, to husband and wife. That is so cool!" Safe to say, you get more out of a wedding when you are close friends with the bride and groom. If that's not enough, wait till you turn 21. Boy howdy, that's the perfect way to complement the ultimate act of being grown ups.

What would a wedding article be without my comments to the people who are either engaged to be married, or I have taken part in their wedding days? I'll keep this short and sweet. I wish you all nothing but the best. I can confirm that seeing a happy couple is something everyone loves. From just being in the same room as the happy couple, to being the couple who everyone seems to be rooting for, let the world have their joy vicariously through you. I have never been to a wedding that then later turned into divorce, do not be the first one. Never forget what got you to this point. I hope that you got into this commitment knowing that you are with the person you love enough to spend your life with.

I personally like to think my pastor's advice is very smart. One of the main points he makes is that at least twice a day, once when you wake up and right before you go to bed is customary, you tell your partner, "I love you more today than I did yesterday." This simple act will become a part of your routine, just like coffee or getting dressed. With this in your routine, it will be a daily reminder that your love for that person is ever growing. Not only that, but you are starting and ending every day with a positive message of love. Something little like that can do a lot for people.

In closing, I wish all of those engaged and that have been married a successful and happy life. Congratulations on getting this far with your relationship, but never forget everyday is new and some will be more challenging than others. Even in your toughest times together, never forget that love can be one of the strongest powers we have at our disposal. With a consistent basis of love, no hate can break people up.

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