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Not many people are given the honor of calling one of your best friends...a sister. On November 6th, I became one of those lucky few. Before I go any further, let me take you back a few years. Andrea and I met at Mooreville High School. Those of you who know me well...know that I haven't always been a Mooreville Trooper. It wasn't until after my sophomore year of high school that I was given the opportunity to transfer from Tupelo to one of the BEST and SMALLEST towns in the state of Mississippi. Let me tell you...it was one of the BEST decisions I have ever made regarding my eduation. Not that I didn't or wouldn't miss my Tupelo friends...the friends I have known since I was a teeny weeny little thing with maybe one tooth in my mouth...IF that. (...and yes, believe it not, this 6' 1" shorty was once a teeny weeny little thing.)
You see...my brother, Michael, tranferred to Mooreville after his 8th grade year to play baseball for Rex Berryman. Little did I know (shortly after) I would be making a move myself. Anywho, moving to M-ville (schools--not houses) was never a decision Michael nor myself ever questioned. Michael went on to play his sports, while I sat on the sidelines or fence only to stare at his cute little baseball friends' butts. Ahhhhahahaha...don't tell Josh. (wink wink) I met some really incredible people along his sports journey, and I remember thinking on countless occasions that somehow, some way...I had to figure out a way to transfer to this incredible school, place, and home (because that is truly what it felt like). Michael ended up graduating and earning a full-paid scholarship to play football at Auburn University. Oh yes, he was quite the athlete...while I was good at...well...running my mouth. hehe
It wasn't until my SENIOR year that Andrea and I became so close. I guess I should say more like inseparable. We were instant best friends. We made some unforgettable memories during that year...a lot of tears, smiles, laughs, and late-night chats until the wee hours of the morning. Ya' know...they just doesn't get much better than that girl. She is definitely a "keeper" as Michael would say. Andrea (Cottongin) Gibson is such a loving, genuine, and incredibly talented person. She would give the shirt off of her back to anyone no matter the circumstances. As cliche as that may sound...I encourage you (if you haven't already) to get to know this girl. God brought an angel into this world the day he made her. Wow...let me stop now before I waste yet ANOTHER Kleenex box over a blog post.
...and we all know how I feel about my brother, Michael. I can't even go there...I will not make it another sentence before snorting my way to the bathroom. Let me end this post with saying how truly blessed Josh and I are to call them both not just our brother/sister...but two of our very best friends. We love you both, and we'll be here for you always.
Here are a few of my favorite pictures from their wedding weekend (including a few engagement pics)...
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