Jordan

For those of you who may not know...my cousin was killed in a tragic car accident a year ago this Sunday. Jordan was an amazing person that would do anything for anyone. He was loving and had a heart of gold. I can't even count how many times I picked up the phone because I needed his help and he would be right there. Even before he could drive I would go pick him up and he would help me do stuff around the house. Jordan actually came with my parents and grandparents to help move me to Savannah. My dad had his gallbladder removed and couldn't do much lifting, so Jordan of course offered to help, and a big help he was. By the end of the weekend he had unloaded the truck, poured concrete to fix the broken driveway (issues with the moving truck...long and sorta funny story), landscaped the front yard, unpacked my kitchen (putting stuff on shelves he knew I couldn't reach...just to give me a hard time), and painted a piece of my wall (which he did with my pastry brush from the kitchen lol). It was a wonderful weekend and one I will never forget!

I tell Derek I think Jordan sent him to me! Derek and I actually started talking a week after Jordan passed. It was a very hard for me, being so far away from my family and friends during this time. I like to think that he was trying to help me get through it a little easier all while falling in love with my soul mate.

I think of Jordan everyday and miss him so very much. Many people don't have that kind of relationship with their cousins, but I cherish everyone of mine and am grateful to have such amazing family members in my life.

I know if Jordan was here right now he would be so happy for me. He would also be going on and on about how he should be in the wedding because he would be the best looking guy there. As I look ahead at our wedding day, I know he will be there with us. I know he will be looking down on us with that big goofy smile of his. He will also be close to my heart on that day as well...

This charm will be attached to my bouquet. 

So when I walk down the aisle 7 months from tomorrow, Jordan will be right there every step of the way!