I Don't Know How

To be happy for her.

Sweetheart is engaged. It's supposed to be an exciting time. One full of love and hope and joy and excitement for the future.

Unfortunately, all I'm feeling is tragedy and loss. She always planned on marrying a good Mormon guy. This guy? Not Mormon, and no plans to ever become so in the future. They're getting married by his Lutheran Minister who will only perform the ceremony if both bride and groom are active in his congregation. Which means—she has been going to a Lutheran Church lately. So much for her plans.

I can only hope she holds strong to her faith despite this. Somehow, and sadly, I doubt this.

I wish her the best of luck, she needs it now more than ever.