Today was a wonderful day.

Ryan returned from his graduation trip, and with such an outstanding background, he probably had no trouble finding a good job.

The banquet hall sparkled with lights, and the melodic rhythm of piano music echoed through the air.

The space was adorned with fresh flowers, just delivered from the rose garden that morning.

I watched as friends and family below sincerely offered their blessings to Ryan.

Suddenly, I was reminded of the time in high school when I had a high fever and collapsed on the school playground.

After much internal deliberation, I decided to call my mother, saying I had a fever and felt...