Aanika, Aanika, Aanika... The day you have been waiting for, for all your life, has finally come! Wow, Wow, Wow... Today is YOUR day, and I hope it feels special.
I remember the day Adam asked me if he could marry you!... I was nervous, shaky, excited! You probably felt the same, eh?... the good news is, that I said YES!!! But... the even better news is that you said yes, and because of that you are sitting next to the dude you are going to spend the rest of time and all eternity with. I am so happy for you two, and I am so excited to have such an awesome brother-in-law, to join in all the crazy Fraga family stuff...
Aanika, you really have been there for me throughout my entire life. It’s like you were my life guru! You were the one that I would always talk to when I was wanting advice on all the stuff I was going through, and for that I am forever grateful. I remember the loooong car rides that we would have late into the night talking, about what was going on in our lives. Me talking about things that at this time are not important and you talking about life, and school, and your mission, and Adam. You really have had a crush on that boy for a long time! And it is so awesome that after all these years, things have played out perfectly! Woo-hoo! Blessings!
Thanks to your witty character, your personal charm, your good looks and your loving personality, you were able to get the guy, and Adam, you're cool. Haha here comes an awkward part but uh... You’re strong, handsome, and intelligent... good for my sister! I’m happy that you guys are the way you are, and that because of that, you fell in love. But I will forever take credit for the catch phrase "Imma pray for the double A" and I know that the faith and hope that our families had in your guys' relationship had something to do with this glorious outcome!
So, obviously I'm not going to be there for your guys' wedding, but at least I can imagine it! And in the depth of my twisted imagination I was reminded of this:
[Eva's dressers:]
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, movement
Hands, magic, rings, glamour
Face, diamonds, excitement, image
[Eva:]
I came from the people, they need to adore me
So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes
I need to be dazzling, I want to be Rainbow High
They must have excitement, and so must I
I hope with all my heart that just like Evita, you feel "Rainbow high" Haha, sounds psychedelic... But also that you feel dazzling and that you recognize that you are an Argentine Rose! Adam, I hope you feel like an Albanian rose or something. But, your wedding must be exciting, and filled with love, and ultimately, the best day of your entire lives so far.
Now for the missionary part, heheheee.... *rub hands together*... So if I have learned anything from my mission, it is that the scriptures can apply into every part of our lives, so here is some wedding advice from the prophet Alma to me to you:
"Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass"
What a truly GREAT thing it is to have a marriage that will last for eternity. What a joyous thing to celebrate on this happy day,. Let us all remember that if we want success in our relationships, we must do the small and simple things, saying "I love you" everyday, being each others sense of happiness even if the world seems to try to make your day feel like crap, and most importantly extending a simple invitation to Christ to strengthen you both, to lift you both, and to develop more and more love for the rest of your lives!
Now, I only have one thing left to add... God loves you, and I do too! I can’t wait to be with you in a year! ‘Till then the glass of filtered water is once again raised to the sky for an abundance of joy in your guys' relationship! Haha! Amen!
-Elder Fraga
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