This story comes at a time that is very fitting. Yesterday June 26, 2015 was a historic day. It was the day that all 50 states in the U.S. legalized gay marriage. It was fascinating to see this day finally come. I believe this to be a wonderful sign that the world is getting better. Giving everyone the same legal rights regardless of who they choose to love was the right choice.
Utah was among some of the first states to legalize same sex marriage. In October of 2014 they made the final ruling. I live in Utah so this was big news and a lot of people had their opinions against this new law. Utah is a very religious and conservative state. A couple weeks after this ruling I was at a Halloween party at one of my sisters home. My sister Janelle and I were standing there having a causal conversation with a lady we had known years before but hadn't seen in a very long time. We were asking about her children, husband, work etc just catching up on how things were in life.
All of the sudden this lady crinkles up her nose in disgust and says "Ew can you believe they just passed that law?" I knew exactly what law she was talking about but was so uncomfortable because I knew we didn't see eye to eye on this subject. Without any hesitation my big sis chimes in "Yeah and I think it's GREAT!!" The lady goes "You do?!?!" Janelle says "Yep I do!" as she shrugged her shoulders and walked off to find a more interesting conversation. As I stood there I thought to myself "Wow that's my sis and I admire her balls!" Here I am standing there trying to figure out what to say and she's already across the room moving on to something new.
She's always been that way. She has a brave heart that loves everyone (although she really does have a hard time loving people acting like a**holes). She doesn't even think twice about saying how she really feels which has definitely gotten her in trouble a time or two. She's amazing and I strive to be more like her speaking up for injustice when I see it. Every soul deserves the same rights. Love and respect to all! Yesterday was a beautiful day that I will always remember!
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