November 1st, 2008. It was a cold and windy Saturday afternoon. This was no ordinary day: today Tim, my brother, was getting married. As my brother stood at the altar waiting for his bride to approach, I noticed in my brother’s eyes that he was scared and anxious for this next step in his life, yet, I was too. As I stood beside him, I could feel my hands sweating and my entire body beginning to tense up. I was beginning to ponder upon how my life was going to be without him. When he lived with our family, his presence gave me security and hope during the hard times. Who was going to be there when I became vulnerable to the outside world?
As my eyes stared out into the church hall for an answer, I started to remember and recall all those memories and adventures that we had shared together: our first U2 concert, the trip up to Deep Creek with the groomsmen, and the David Beckham debut American soccer game vs. DC United. His presence gave me happiness. The thought of my brother leaving my side as a friend and mentor made me feel sad and uncomfortable.
However, as I puzzled over my fear, I realized I had to let go. I had learned from him in my eighteen years and he would still be with me, even if he wasn’t around. I was starting to believe that his marriage was an opportunity for me to be reborn and a chance for me to take a step forward in my independence and maturity. I would be on my own. I would be changing, but this change was going to be a new and exciting journey I had never experienced before.
Change is inevitable. Learn to let go
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