A Toast to Michelle & J.J.

Love Chris

I rise for a toast - But first let me convey

I’ll supply you some background - That’s what I’ve got to say

J.J.’s my little brother - And a fine one indeed

He’s found the love of his life - And now I’ll proceed!!

J.J.’s works for a Wire Service - Providing us all with the news

Maybe about a companies earnings - Where millions of investors peruse

His work is done on computers - And he’s probably quite a star

Being a graduate of George Washington U - You see, it’s not really bizarre!!

Michelle is a corporate trainer - Working for ADP

She’s a Wisconsin Badger - That’s where she got her degree

They met each other in London - When both were studying abroad

Two kids who abviously applied themselves - I really must applaud!!

Fortunately for J.J. - Our family taught him to be polite

While helping a lady with her bags - He met Michelle that night

I know they’ll both remember - The 64 Red Cliff Garden address

Please tell me this, J.J. - Was that some of your best finesse!!

After that first meeting - The courtship really began

They traveled throughout Europe - By train, car and van

J.J. got his pocket picked - And in Italy, wouldn’t you know

But they were having so much fun - It didn’t even dim the glow!!

To give you a little background - About my brother and his wife

I’ll explain their earthy habits - And how they live their life

Michelle prefers Mexican - That’s the food of her choice

While J.J. likes Thai - It may be the only time they raise their voice!!

Will it be Rain or Rancho - Before attending the theatre which they adore

Or going home and watching Friends - Or another Seinfeld encore

Enough with all the history - But I do have a message to convey

I hope you experience true happiness - As your love grows stronger each day!!

Marriage is about experience - And there’s magic along the way

It’s in sharing your life together - With the bond growing each day

So lets all raise our glasses - To J.J. and his lovely wife