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It's not surprising the amaryllis has come to be the symbol of pride, determination, and radiant beauty. What’s also not surprising is somehow, someway, we all bleed a little bit while we’re falling in love.
The earliest photo dates as far back to the day that Em and I won our rights to be declared legally emancipated minors.
Phillip, Emily, Alison, Corinna, Holly, and I aren’t what you would call a conventional family. We adopted one another as we found each other, gradually becoming a cohesive unit.
Phillip Freeman-Ross, 32, Cassidy Freeman, 29, Emily Freeman, 29, Alison Freeman, 27, Holly Freeman, 27, Corinna Freeman, 27, and Jason Ross, 35 (with a notation that he is Phillip’s husband).
She’s a brilliant, badass puzzle in a package built for every fantasy I’ve ever had about a woman.
“I don’t get it, Cass. How are you thinking about schedules, timelines, and vendors? Did you find out more about Ryan and Jason? And who the hell are you right now? Is all you care about is the damn money? None of us ever sold ourselves willingly.”
Oh, that’s right. You’re not one of the grooms. Since that little stunt got cleared up, your participation in this wedding was relegated to emergency situations only. Since I handle those quite well, you can be assured you won’t need to be called in for backup.” Ah, let him deal with that bit of revived bitchiness. He laughs hysterically. Damn him. His handsome head tosses back, exposing a strong neck. So sexy on a man…calm it down, girl! Remember, asshole. Client.
I recognize it’s a quote from Thomas Paine.
“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.”
Look up Tree of Four Seasons, Josephine Wall. I imagine if the fairy in the painting looked at me, her eyes would be yours.
“You are strength, you are fire, and you are beauty, Cass. It’s time to let others see it.”
“Just because something is a difficult mess, doesn’t mean you won’t find something beautiful in it,”
“I like to remind myself of that. It gives me hope.”
Emotionally, I feel like I jumped out of a plane with no parachute. I thought I was prepared for this, but I didn’t have a damn clue.
Beauty may fade, money may be won or lost, but the love you feel right now will grow stronger with every day that passes. Hold onto that, and you’ll live a life that most people will envy.”
