Talking to my son on the phone while he's away and listening to him laugh about something. It's the most innocent, pure and sweetest sound and fills my day with inexplicable happiness and peace.His laughter is a reminder that he's still a child with so many years of being "grown" ahead of him. But in that moment when I hear him laugh he's still my little boy and it's alright...

My older sister, Sharon, got married on our tiny but perfect island, St.Croix, on July 3, 2011. This was one of the most special, God centered, and perfect weddings I have ever attended. She and her husband, Matt, were married on a beach. There were intermittent showers all day and we all prayed she'd have sunshine during her ceremony. As it would be, in the middle of the ceremony, the showers came and continued. We all remained rooted in our positions and her ceremony continued without so much of a blink of an eye. She was serene and her husband was also cool and collected. It was just so perfect. We were all drenched, her wedding dress was stuck to her skin and her wavy hairstyle was limp from the rain....and she couldn't look more beautiful than at that moment. Despite the rain and a few other mishaps her wedding was a reflection of her relationship with her husband. They were sure to include how much God meant to them and their relationship and how much they meant to each other. The wedding was almost a reflection of what marriage is...there will be unexpected moments that could possibly cause stress and irritation but it's HOW you handle those moments that will make the difference.

I'm so happy for them and I pray they have a long, happy and blissful marriage.

Congrats Matthew and Sharon!