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Faith & Josh - I Treasure You Both


This is my beautiful sister and her wonderful boyfriend.  They are such an unbelievably talented couple.  Now, I know you are probably thinking I am biased, and I guess that is partially true, but if you had been there this night you would not be able to deny it for one moment.  This was the night of their senior recital, and I welled up with tears quite a few times realizing how amazing it is that God blessed them with so much musical ability, and that he brought them together to understand each other as a beautiful couple.

When my parents were in town a few weeks back, this is the main reason they were here.  Faith and Josh spent a lot of time putting this night together, and it is really important to have as much support as they can.  She sang in at least 4 different languages, and he played many difficult pieces of music.  Every time they walked on the stage, I was absolutely blown away.  My degree was in International Business, and this world would be so foreign to me.  I would love to say I am this talented at what I do, but honestly it just comes so naturally to them and it is impossible to compare.  Apples and Oranges...  I walked away in awe of all they had accomplished in their degrees as music students.

Apart from being wonderful musicians, they are a beautiful couple.  They love each other in a very special way, and it is always something you want for your baby sisters to  experience in such a genuine way.  Josh treats Faith as she should be treated, and vice versa.  The love they share is what best friendships are made of.  They love each other down to their toes, and you can see that in the way they are around each other.  They have learned a ton through this first season of their relationship in school, and I am looking forward to seeing them grow as they move into graduation and past college.

Bill and I care for these two so deeply, and it is more than just because Faith is my sister.  It is not out of obligation or because we need to hang out with them that we do, it is because we truly enjoy each others company.  They make us smile, and they are people we love dearly.  

Faith and Josh, I am so proud of you both for getting through school and for finishing strong.  Faith, I am excited to have you as one of my maids of honor in the fall, and I know I always have your strong support and open arms.  Josh, you are such a wonderful addition to our crazy family!  Thanks for taking care of my little sis and always being so open to everything that comes across your path.

Love you guys!

Faith and Josh are pictured below with her roomies and close friends :)

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