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