I teared up many times as I watched her transform into a gorgeous bride. I was flattered she wanted me there to help her. We talked of our friendship. We have shared so many struggles and sweet precious moments over our 18 year friendship. We became inseparable our first day at BYU Hawaii. There was a bond that was instant. I got to watch her fall in love with her stubborn Aussie husband Levi. We became roommates. We graduated from BYU-Hawaii together in Education. Then, we went separate ways. Never far from each other's heart.
I stood in awe as I watched her face the certain and untimely death of Levi with faith, courage, and wisdom beyond her years. I stood in awe for the last 7 years as she has raised three amazing kids alone and put herself through a masters program at BYU. She is an inspiration and one of my dearest friends.
Sweet Shalon. She stood by me as I went thru some of my hardest times. She drove from Utah when I told her I had asked my husband to move out. She counseled with me and loved me thru a hard realization of my needing to get out. She was there for me during my pregnancy, ex communication, and Kaelani's blessing. It was so sweet to have her there for Kaelani's blessing. She is a trusted friend and confidant. She never judges me, just extends love.
It was a beautiful wedding, a whirl wind day in Utah. I am so happy I was able to meet her spouse. He treats her like a princess and is amazing to the kids. He just impressed me.
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