A surprise wedding!

I'm extremely lucky to have such amazing siblings. When I'm with them, I feel like I am my shiniest, funniest, best self.  One of my best memories is standing around Susan's kitchen reminiscing and laughing.  There was the year Ellie died and I didn't think I could possibly celebrate getting to be another year older while Ellie did not, and Kip suggested we all come to New York.  As I sat in a chair at Kirk's "surprise" birthday party, I began to cry.  (I was a bit of an emotional wreck).  Susan and Kirk sat down on either side of my chair.  They didn't try to cheer me up, they didn't try to change me, they just sat.  It was one of the most profound moments, because I felt like I had these gargoyles protecting me, that even if I felt alone, I was not.  

This weekend, I attended Kip's 40th birthday which morphed into a surprise wedding (with a marching band!).  I don't think of myself as a party person.  More of a sit down and chat over tea or snuggling down with a good book person.  My identity has changed since Saturday night.  I mean, I shouldn't be surprised that Kip Davis Myers and Patrick Kyle attract such amazing friends, as they are spectacular people.  I was shocked at how many times I was introduced as Kip or Kirk's (KT Myers) sister, I would suddenly find myself enveloped in a hug.  I felt like a celebrity.  And I think that's just part of the magic of Kip Davis Myers and Patrick Kyle, they make everyone around them feel the warm glow of celebrity status.  THEY light everyone else up.  I feel a part of an extremely special fan club now, and I'm continuing to bask in the glow of the love we all felt on Saturday night.  One of the BEST nights.  Thank you for including me and reminding me that I am NOT alone.