During a Christmas party at my parents place in December 2009, Mark brought his workmates
along, one of which was this bubbly and lively young lady whose name is Tara.
I got to talk to this lovely young lady and found that she was so down to earth and unassuming.
Later I said to Mark, why don't you ask her out?
The following month I learned she is now his girlfriend.
Ladies and gentlemen, my brother is a speeding turtle no more.
I mean, where's the little brother I used to know, who are you?
To my new sister Star, you're a welcome breath of fresh air to our family.
I can see that you bring out the best in my brother and for that I'm truly grateful.
Burn bright in my life, burn away the things I hold tight.
Give me eyes to see your kingdom the way you want it to be.
She is loved by everyone and you know it can be seen by all the tears that have been shed tonight.
Like, especially from my family, like, seriously, cry me a river.
What can be worse more than you?
What do I have for what it looks?
If it means you and I look more alike, that's what I choose.
Star brings out the best in Mark.
In the time that we have known Star, we saw a girl who can and we love our son as much
as we do.
Congratulations, my son.
I salute you for your excellent choice of a lifetime partner.
Like I did with your mom, of course.
I started, last night, I started composing my speech and I was really trying to come
up with the love story of Mark and Star and unfortunately, on my second time, I started trying.
Despite the differences in our personalities, we work so well together.
Being out in a cheerful and carefree side, I'm so grateful that I found someone I could
truly be myself with.
You look so richer and pure in your white gown, so perfect in my eyes.
Seeing you walking down the aisle has made me recall the days when you were learning
your first steps.
I choose you for life, Mark, and this comes with a promise to be faithful to you, grow
along with you, and to loving for as long as I live.
