teary-eyed surprise

On September 24th my phone rang. I was in the car with my father, headed to pick up my car at the shop - again... so, I didn't answer.
I did however listen to the message.
It was my best friend of nearly 21 years.
"I wanted you to hear it from me first, TL and I married last night at sunset on the beach. It was beautiful and I'm nervous but I am so happy."
My jaw dropped.

Last night I had dinner for the first time with the newly married couple.
The better part of 10 years had disappeared into these two newlyweds as if they'd just met. They were perfect.

To see my friend, she is my family, so happy, brought tears to my eyes.
As she handed me a photo album, I couldn't contain them.

There is something about people you love finding happiness.