High School Friend Congratulates The New Mrs. Anoai

Hey there, Ms. Viv ‘Nim Fanaticals!

As you all know, congratulations are in order for the recently wed Duane & Sarah Anoai. In the weeks to come, the newlyweds will send their thanks, but in the meantime, we have today’s blog: a message from one Amy Rochelle Newhart.

Hello, All!

I just want to say a few words about my friend, Sarah Elizabeth Douglas-Anoai… that really has a nice ring to it.

I first met Sarah when we were in high school. I was a transfer student and pretty much a loner—heck, I was scared to make friends. But one day, Sarah showed me how to be a friend, and from that day to this one, I held her in high regard. After we graduated high school, I went to Texas for a college education, and when I returned back to Los Angeles in 2009, I ran into Sarah. It was like old times again. When I met her, I saw that she was with Duane, and just by looking at him, I could tell that he was the one for Sarah. To be honest, I whispered to Sarah that she should start practicing Duane’s last name. Coincidentally, I was engaged to be married in June of 2009, and it was so apropos that I ran into Sarah, because I wanted her to be my bridesmaid. Naturally, she accepted.

And now, we fast forward to September 17, 2011—Sarah’s big day.

When she called and told me that Duane proposed, I could’ve jumped through the phone and high-fived her. I knew that my woman’s intuition was on point. I was there to witness Duane and Sarah join together in holy matrimony, to give their vows, and heck—I was even there to see them dance for the first time. By the way, they chose the perfect song: “This Is My Promise” by the Temptations.

All I have to say now is: Congratulations, Sarah… and welcome to the married couple club. It is my prayer that your marriage is as happy and fun-filled as mine.

With Love,
Amy Rochelle Newhart