My darling Rebekah Ann,

I am so proud of you. I am honored that you would choose my birthday as the date of your wedding. Good luck in your marriage; I know God will bless you as He has me. The Lord gave me a second chance with Brandon. He was everything I could have asked for and more. He forgave me of my past, and loved me when I thought no one else could. I am sure that mother has told you of your siblings. Drew, Hailey, Meredith, and Omri send you their love. My husband, Brandon, sends his love as well. We all wish you the best. God bless, my daughter. You are about to begin one of the greatest journeys of your life, marriage, second only to life in God's will. It is not free of suffering or trouble, but as long as the both of you keep God in the center, the two of you can conquer anything. I love you still.

Your Mother.

Bethany MacGregor

"Bekah, everyone's ready. Are you okay?" Andrew asked his grand-daughter seeing that she was in tears.

"Yes. I was just reading a letter from Mom. It arrived two weeks ago, but with the planning I didn't have the time. She gave me her blessing and told me how proud she was of me."

"As am I. Now come on, smile. Brian is waiting."

Rebekah couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. The sky was blue with only a few clouds scattered about; the air was warm, and there was a light breeze. The church turned out to be gorgeous. As she walked down the aisle with Andrew at her side, all eyes were on her stunning dress which she had just finished in the last week. Rebekah was very proud of the dress, but all she could think of now was how handsome Brian looked standing at the altar alone. She was very nervous and almost dropped the bouquet as she handed it to Allison Williams, her maid of honor, but after a quick prayer, the Lord soothed the butterflies enough for her to make it through the service. Before she realized it, Rebekah and Brian were sharing their first kiss as Mr. and Mrs. Brian Talley. The couple was not given another chance alone until in the carriage on the way to the hotel.

"I love you, Mrs. Rebekah Talley," Brian said kissing his wife without hesitation.

“It’s finally over,” she said kissing him back.

“I thought it was just beginning?” Brian said, a little confused.

“Not my search for love.”

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