Margaret says:
Gabby and I hung out with different groups of friends in high school, but thank goodness there was some overlap and that we ended up having lunch together every day junior year. But it really wasn't until one night when we found ourselves deep in conversation that I realized Gabby was such a wonderful person. It was her advice, patience, and listening that got me through high school. She provided me with a different perspective on life and a renewed sense of purpose.
Our friendship was tested once by a long train trip to visit our siblings in New England. But overall that was a fun whirlwind trip to Middlebury, VT and Boston, MA in one weekend and definitely one to remember. And while it was certainly "easier" to meet up when I lived on the east coast, we have overcome distance and time to remain close friends. A trip to Philadelphia is never complete without meeting up with Gabby. She is a great friend and confidant.
Through many of the important moments of our lives, Gabby and I have been there to support each other. I could not imagine this special day without her and I know that our friendship will continue for a long time to come.
Gabby, Marian, Emily, Margaret and Chrissy at Margaret's graduation from Carnegie Mellon.
Gabby says:
Margaret and I met in high school. I guess you could say it was a bit of an odd couple pairing. Margaret was always driven, hard-working, focused and ambitious. I was somewhat of a slacker. But once we'd had our first conversation, I was hooked. Her charm and humor kept me smiling and the value she placed on friendship reassured me that I could always count on her.
Over the years we've both made efforts to stay connected. Even though we only see one another a few times a year, I still know that Margaret is one of my best friends and always will be. Through all the ups and downs of my life, no matter how many wrong turns I make, she has always supported me. She is the kind of person who loves her friends for who they are and not what they do. That, to me, is the true definition of a friend.
I've been waiting a long time for this wedding, as I'm sure others have as well. It's finally here and I could not be happier or more honored to be a part of it. Margaret deserves the most amazing and perfect day on May 24th. After all, she has already found the perfect guy in Eric. There is no one more deserving of such a fabulous woman. I wish them all the happiness in the world.
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