Many Moments of Marital Bliss

As of Sept 2009- I am sadden that someone would write such a horrendous comment about my little sister on my own personal blog. When I search her name, unfortunately, that mean-hearted comment comes up. As her sister, I wanted to be sure that the record is set straight. 1- I feel extremely sorry for the young man or woman who felt the need to violate my personal blogging space. They were not invited, to comment. I don't even know that individual, and I think it is quite pathetic. 2- Clearly, that person does not know my sister. 3- That person does not know the understanding of love and forgiveness. For that, I feel extreme sympathy for that person, and I am praying on a daily basis for that persons soul. My sister asked for forgiveness from the offended parties. No other forgiveness needs to made, because she has made her peace with God, who is her ultimate judge. Beyond that, everyone needs to mind their own business. I love my sister. She is surrounded with love by others. I can see how even in spite of choosing a wrong path, that might cause another person to deeply envy her. In spite of her situation, she will ALWAYS be loved. I will ALWAYS be proud of her. And I will certainly ask God to deeply help that mean-hearted and mean-spirited person who wanted to launch evil attacks against my sister. She is beautiful. She is loved. She is forgiven. SHE is a child of God. God bless you sissy. We love you sissy.

Now, back to the blog that was not supposed to be perverted by someone who I do not know:

Hello family and friends! Happy Thursday! I, Beth, am writing from one of my very favorite spots in the entire world- PANERA! I must admit that I am a little sad to be without my dear friend Beth (Ms. Vieira). Just a couple of months ago we would sit at Panera and grade our students papers. I miss you! But I digress! As I am sitting here in what Doug would call my "box" I wanted to share some wonderful pictures and info about our bridal party! We are incredibly thankful to have these people in our lives. So without further ado..... let me introduce our wedding party!

The Best Man: Jeffrey Fisher

The Maid of Honor: Julia

Introducing... THE BRIDESMAIDS!

In order of the way they will walk down the aisle on the day of our wedding:

Bridesmaid: Kelly Fisher

Kelly is Doug's baby sister. Doug and Kelly have a very special relationship. They love to get underneath each other's skin, but it is all in lots of love. Kelly is probably one of the funniest people that I have ever met. Not only is she hilarious, but she is incredibly beautiful! I know that I am looking forward to her becoming my sister-in-law! I remember last Christmas when Doug and I were at their house for Christmas, Doug said "Oh no! I don't want you and Kelly to be friends." I said "Why not." He said, "Well, because you two are going to band against me." While, Baby, I will always be on your team, I am looking forward to the little battles that Kelly and I will pick with you! I love you both! Some other fun tid-bits of info to know about Kelly include the fact that she is an all-star basketball player for the Ohlone College basketball team. In spite of tearing her meniscus, she is still a toughy and she hits the court with 100 percent effort! Kelly also makes the best cookies in the entire world. I know that it was probably a joke, but when Rich said that Kelly should open up her own bakery and make cookies, I thought to myself "ID BUY HER ENTIRE SHOP!" I look forward to baking cookies with you, being your biggest fan at games, (one day I will show up in the brightly colored "I heart Kelly Fisher" shirt) and to being your sister in law!
Kelly, we love you! Thank you for being there and loving the both of us! We look forward to the memories we will build in the wedding planning process and the many more that will come throughout our lives!

Bridesmaid: Annie Small

Annie Small is my best friend and roommate from college. She definitely is always the life of the party. We probably had the best time any pair of best friends could have in college. I remember walking around campus with her 48 hours after we met. Everyone we talked to always asked us "Have you known each other forever." We would giggle and reply "We only knew each other for 48 hours." The next night we entered the Muir College karaoke contest and sang our horrible rendition of Elton John's "Can you Feel the love." We won the next two years after that (for worst performance that is). I could write forever about the many memories that we have built together. I am truly fortunate to have her as my best friend. She is what the young people would call a "clutch" best friend. She currently works in the Bay Area as an after school coordinator. She is in the grueling process of becoming a teacher. She will specialize in elementary bilingual education. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to meet her, she is a Spanish speaking genius! She taught at a language academy in Costa Rica and she is currently the voice on the caller system at the University of Costa Rica! Im not at all proud of my former roomie who used to wake up in the middle of the night and scream things to me in Spanish! Annie, Doug and I both love you to pieces. We both know that as we go through life you are a friend that we will be able to depend on until the day we die. We value you deeply and thank you for helping to make our special day so incredible. It just would NOT be the same without you.

Bridesmaid: Lori Hwangbo

Lori is my other best friend from college! I am so lucky to now live in the same vicinity as her! She is is one of my most trusted confidants. Whenever I have a problem or a bad day, I know I can just pick up the phone and call Lori. She always has great advice and she speaks the truth. The first time I met Lori was very brief. She was sitting in the B-house lounge with Adam Sloey and Adam Riva. The following day, Annie and I saw her when we were working out at RIMAC at UCSD. Lori immediately said "girls do you want to come over and hang out!" From that moment on Lori took us under her wing! She constantly drove us around places. She was my Bible Study Leader. I will never forget all of the times we would listen to (and sing) "Seabreeze" over and over again! As you can tell, she very quickly became one of my very best friends. She was actually the very first person I told about Doug. Doug had asked me out on May 11, 2005. I told him I had to pray about it. After I went to the sungod concert with her, I left her and went to my apartment. Literally two minutes later I called her up and said, "Lori, guess what I am doing? I am going to tell Doug that I do want to be with him and that we should give it a shot!" Nearly three years later, Lori has seen us through it all. She has been one of our biggest advocates. Before I even had any idea that Doug would propose to me I would call Lori and DREAM about marrying him. Thank you Lori for putting up with all the dream spewing, the wedding planning, and for seeing us through everything! I knew when we first met that you would be one of my bridesmaids. I am happy to see this day through with you! Doug and I both look want to thank you for being there for us. Thank you for always trying to mentor us and make sure we get the best that is possible. We are so happy to be in the same area as you and look forward to all of our future dates!

THHHHHHHHEEEEEE BOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
Doug's Groomsmen

Groomsmen: Steve D'Darrio

Steve is Doug roommate from college. He is also one of Doug's very best friends in the entire world. Steve has a very special place in both of our hearts. Steve is a little bit gansta, a little bit suave, and a whole lot of fun! Steve will be pimpin it at the wedding as Drew will be unable to make it to the wedding. Steve is going to be escorting both Kelly and Annie. Steve currently works for Enterprise Rent-a-Car in San Diego. He is pretty much one of the best salesmen in that business. I remember around the time that Doug asked me out was when Steve and I were just getting to know each other. We used to talk on AIM about God and life. I remember messaging him saying "I HAVE A DATE TONIGHT." I wouldnt tell him with who, but he already knew, because Doug was over earlier talking about a date that he was going on that same evening. Steve has been there for Doug and I in so many ways that we wish other people could do. That just goes to show how irreplaceable and truly special you are to us Steve! Doug definitely sees hanging out with Steve and the guys as a breath of fresh air. They are all such a fun group of guys that they really have some very special ways of allowing each other to forget the insane stresses of the world. Doug is so lucky to have such an amazing best friend. I will never forget the road trip I took with Steve up to Grandma and Grandpa Wright's cabin for Labor Day. I remember him telling me how he is Doug's "wingman." Thanks for putting up with all the crying on the trip down. You seriously are an amazing wingman! Steve, you will be one of those friends that we will have until we die! And ladies, I know you are wondering if he is single. Well, yes he is, but you will have to go through ME first if you want to get to him. He is one of my boys and I am protective of my boys (sorry Steve). Thank you Steve for being a part of our special day! We cant wait to see you Harlem shake on the dance floor!

Groomsman: Rob Bovino

Rob is one of those incredible unexpected blessings. Rob came to us from Dartmouth! He was on a Dartmouth exchange with UCSD our sophomore year of college. I think he had facebook me or e-mailed me about Muirons-4-Christ. I told him that we should meet up and go to church. He brought his wonderful friend Matt Prout, came to Muirons, and our lives were forever changed! He essentially became the glue of what Annie and I love to hear him call "The Gang" (he is so an east coast guy). He constantly planned things for all of us to do. It really was one of the greatest and most significant moments in our college lives. Rob was there the night that Doug told the guys that he liked me. We were all hanging out at Drew's beach house. The guys went out to smoke a cigar and he told them that night. After Doug and I got together, Rob was incredibly supportive and happy for the both of us. Rob is also one of my boys and he knows that any girl he dates has to get the Beth seal of approval! I got your back Rob. :) Fortunate for us, Rob did not go back to Dartmouth for good. He ended up tranfering to USC and now lives in Los Angeles. Trips to Rob's place always bring a good time. Doug will never forget all of the fun times with Rob and the guys, especially randomizers and, I think, what they call "air guitar"??? Rob, thank you for being a part of our special day. Thank you for also being such a significant person in our life. We know that we can always depend on you and it means so much to us that you will be there for us on our wedding day and throughout our marriage. We love you Rob!

The Groomsman MIA: Drew Heim

The wonderful guy in the middle is our very good friend, Drew Heim. Sorry for the group shot. This pic is just way pimp! Drew unfortunately will not be able to make it to the wedding. He is going to be on a stint with Campus Crusade in Australia. We are so proud of him and are so happy that he will be doing what God has called him to do! Quite honestly, Doug and I may have never become what we are today without Drew! Drew was the one who introduced us. Drew and I become very good friends our freshman year. He was living off campus for a while due to a house fiasco. The housing office called him one day and offered him a place in ERC (Eleanor Roosevelt College). Drew was a Muir student. To be housed in other colleges during Freshman year is often rare. Doug and Drew then become suitemates. Drew brought Doug to a church service we used to attend often our Freshman year, Flood. Beyond seeing Doug briefly in the Res Halls, that is the first memory I have of Doug. I remember Drew saying, "I am going to bring my friend Doug to church tonight. You should really be his friend." I totally wanted to be his friend from the moment I met him and the rest was history. Drew has essentially been our best friend from the beginning. Drew was a camp counselor with us at Arrowhead Lutheran Camp. We are so proud of him and all that he will do. When he gets back he will head off to seminary and be one of the best pastor's this earth has ever seen. Drew has some real talent and while we will miss him deeply, we are so happy for you. You will be with us in spirit (and in the form of a teddy bear) on the big day! Thank you for introducing us, for being one of our very best friends, and for being you! We cant wait til you get back! WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU DREW!!!!! So, yes, I know this introduction has been a bit long, but this is our wedding party! Thank you guys for being there for us, for agreeing to support us on our big day. We couldnt imagine starting our new lives without you standing with us at the altar! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!


With love and excitement,

Doug and Beth <3