growing up.

for more than a decade, i have been experiencing waves of friends getting married, having babies, travelling the world, and changing lives.  for a long time, i felt left in the dust.  despite my own travels and being surrounded by people who i loved deeply and who loved me just as much, it took a bit for me to identify the one and enter into a real adult relationship.

one of my closest friends, justin w., shared a similar fate.  he just couldn't seem to get it right.  he did incredible things, he traveled to far away places, and he impacted everyone he encountered but he didn't have a lot of luck with girls.  until he met autumn....

justin is one of the most genuine people who i have ever had the privilege of knowing. we don't always see eye to eye on things and he isn't the one i typically run to when i need advice, though for years he mailed me unwanted self-help books. he is loyal and real and fairly constant and i know that he will always be a part of my life.

last weekend, stephen and i road tripped to texas to watch him marry his other half.  i'm so glad i finally met autumn and saw for myself how happy they are together.  it was fun to celebrate with them and i  also loved getting to reunite with other old friends!

congratulations justin and autum. i love you guys very much and i am having visions of joint family vacations in the future. thank you for allowing me and stephen to be a part of your very special celebration.

justin, we are really growing up.