today, my younger brother is getting married. it seems like just yesterday i was reading to the twins at our home in maryland and our weekend home in virginia, and now he’s following my lead in choosing who he wants to spend the rest of his life with. at first i was a little upset that he would just “decide” to get married two weeks after my wedding. i felt like he was stealing my thunder, that he could have waited a little longer. maybe i still feel that way a little, but i am happy for him. ryan really loves oriona, and i have seen a change in their demeanors since they announced their intentions. last sabbath at lunch, oriona really seemed to glow and be more relaxed. i wish she’d talk to me a little more, but maybe that’ll come in time. i think she’s just as shy as i am.

i know how much they love each other, and if this is what they feel they need and want to do, then i’ll support them. ryan and oriona, i wish you guys the best of luck, and i hope you remain as happy as you are now. i love you guys.