My very godmother has a way with words . . .

My Aunt Ruth, who is also my godmother, said this today:

"Congratulations, sweetie! And congratulations to the lucky young man who will share the rest of your life! I can scarcely imagine happier news. Peace in the Middle East would be good. An end to suffering of all kinds in Darfur would be a blessing. The eradication of nuclear arms would be welcome news. But this; this is a joy that is unique to you, and one in which your family and friends rejoice with you.

You are so wise to choose a long engagement. You will have the time to know one another well, to learn to be considerate of one another’s needs and supportive of each other’s desires. Blessings on you both!"