"It's a Love Story"

This is my best friend Heather

She got married yesterday.

I don't know if you knew, but getting married is a big deal. I know what you're thinking, "Duh I knew that Cassie." That's what I would have said too, but until this kid told me she was engaged, I honestly didn't realize what a big deal it was. I've known lots of people who have gotten married, but none who are as close to me as Heather is. With this one, I couldn't just say "Congratulations. Pretty ring. Here's a toaster. Have a nice life." like we do with so many others. There's so many things that come with getting married that I had never really thought about before. It really is the biggest change you ever make in your life. Your whole life has been a certain way, and in just a few minutes it has suddenly changed into something completely new. It's not something to be taken lightly. There have been many times in the last few months that I have almost felt like I was the one getting married. I stressed and thought about all of the logistics and details of being married way more than anyone besides the bride or her parents should. I would lay awake at night realizing more and more changes that come with marriage, and stressing about all of them. For weeks after Heather told me she was engaged; that was all that I could think about. And every time I thought about it, I would be hopping back on the Heather's-getting-married emotional rollercoaster. I have shed a lot of tears over this whole thing for a variety of reasons (some still unknown) both good and bad. It really is a lot to swallow in a short amount of time. Luckily, none of my stress or worries or tears were ever over whether or not she was making the right decision. Even though I don't know him very well, I have felt confident that Mitchell was the right one for her from the beginning. I also know Heather well enough to know that she is smart enough to not get caught up in the thrill of marriage without actually thinking it through. And she definitely thought it through. She wouldn't have married him if he wasn't the one that she was supposed to marry. That's comforting. Even yesterday morning I was doing that thing where I almost felt like I was the one getting married. As I drove to the temple, I was feeling super nervous. My hands were shaking and there were butterflies in my stomach. I still couldn't believe it was really happening. But, when I saw them walk out of the temple all of my fears, stress, and worries were gone. She was gorgeous and (cheesy as it may sound) they were both glowing. I shed some tears but they were definitely good ones. It was a wonderful day and I couldn't be happier for her. I am jealous that Mitchell gets to see her every day. Saying goodbye last night was hard, but there was comfort in knowing that even though I won't see her as often as I would like, we are determined to beat the odds and stay best friends despite our different marital statuses. Mitchell: this is your warning that if you keep my best friend in Oklahoma and don't let me see her as often as I would like, things could take a turn for the worst. She may be your wife, but I loved her first. Heath: Congratulations. I know it's been a long, hard road, but you made it! I am so happy for you! Thanks for leading the way. Love you!

We are such attractive people. Love you girls soooooo much!!