We spent Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. My cousin’s daughter was married Sunday night so we spent the weekend with family. No better way to spend Labor Day weekend!!

A few weeks ago, I received a small package in the mail from the bride. In the package was a pen and a small note. On the note she wrote, “All my life I grew up seeing your parents’ signatures on my parents’ Ketubah [Jewish marriage contract]. Please do me the honor of continuing the tradition and sign mine.”

With tears in my eyes, I immediately called her and expressed my happiness and honor at doing so. I also placed the pen into the handbag I knew I would be bringing to the wedding to ensure that I had the pen she had gifted to me.

Following tradition makes me happy. What about you?