I woke up pretty early. I actually had a breakfast date with Totty

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hen I think back to the day of the wedding, I am amazed each time at the plethora of emotions that comes up. On one hand, I remember the excitement that I woke up with on that day. On the other hand, it was only days before my life came crashing down.

I woke up pretty early. I actually had a breakfast date with Totty. He came in from Eretz Yisrael and hey, what do you know, he called me up and invited me to eat breakfast with him. I actually enjoyed sitting in the bagel store, schmoozing as we munched on bagels. It almost felt normal. My father has that ability to make people feel comfortable. So even though we're almost strangers to each other, that breakfast felt so regular. Like any girl eating with her father.

After that, the day was a whirlwind as Mommy and I went to get our makeup done, and I went to my hair appointment. There were a few last minute errands and my brother Yehudah, who lives in Eretz Yisrael, was here with his three children, making the house even busier. Before we knew it, it was time for pictures.