As the wedding date approached, I checked with my cousin about the invite. She explained they’d downsized to a small Vegas wedding due to budget constraints. No problem—I understood. A week later, another message stunned me. They’d scrapped Vegas for a **destination wedding in Hawaii**. Confused, I called her. She explained her fiancé’s aunt, who owned a Maui resort, had offered to host it for free—an opportunity they couldn’t pass up. When I arrived in Maui, my cousin greeted me, visibly anxious. Finally, she revealed the real reason: **her fiancé’s aunt was dying of cancer.** Hosting their wedding was her way of creating a lasting memory. The ceremony was breathtaking, filled with love and gratitude. More than just a wedding, it was a reminder to cherish every moment. As I left, I hugged my cousin tightly, overwhelmed with appreciation. Life is unpredictable—tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. Moments like these are what truly matter
When my cousin was getting…
