The Bridal Party
Maid of Honor: Michelle R. West
Michelle has been my friend since freshman year in High School. She is a very determined woman who freely gives her heart to anyone who needs a friend. She is loyal and forgiving but like an elephant that will never forget. She also has the ability to bring out the best in me. Overall, she's like my little sister by age but my older sister in responsibility and maturity. God has given me many wonderful gifts and she is one of them.
Bridesmaid: Michelle M. Riling
Michelle #2 is a wonderful individual who has a corky sense of humor, like me. She has a gift to see people for who they truly are and for some reason she saw something decent in me. Her sharing of her love for others is so remarkable and genuine that I am grateful that I am caught in that friendship-web of hers. Our child-like antics when we are around each other brings back that innocent child that was lost a long time ago. Most importantly I love her sarcastic banter towards Ike!
Junior Bridesmaid: Zuwena Raines
What can I say about the little one? She's precious to my heart, articulate, intelligent and most importantly my polar opposite. She has the ability at age 16 to speak the truth in situations that is very compelling if you adults would only listen. I sometimes want to call her big sis.
Other Wedding Shakers
The Usher #1: Tahir Raines
My little brother is a person with many words, but sometimes hard to understand. He loves to read and reminds me every time that I need to visit my local library for reading fun! I love his neurotic energy and his protective love for his sisters.
The Usher #2: Kizuwanda Raines
The baby of the Marcia clan has a sensitive soul that I value and respect. She too speaks in volumes that can make you crazy! But the sound of her voice lets you know that "I am home". That in itself is warm and fuzzy in my heart.
The reader: Ngina "Jaki" Wharton
My first cousin! She's gorgeous, ambitious and one that I admire. Although we may have had our ups and downs, our love as family is stronger than anything imaginable.
