An open letter to JC Penney

Dear JC Penney,

Thank you.

Thank you for being one of a few companies in this day and age to step up and show REAL families in your ads. In particular, gay families, which so many other companies seem deathly afraid of. Thank you for showing them lovingly and realistically, without plastic perfection or forced happiness. Thank you for not making a big deal about it, even when others did.

You see, my sister is gay, and she's engaged. We're planning her June 2013 beach wedding. I am going to suggest to her that we purchase as much wedding clothing from JC Penney as we can. I have outfits picked out that go with their theme, but you know how brides can be. I can only suggest.

Kaitlyn in a Lilianna Rosette Waist Chiffon Wedding Dress

Some attendants in blue Lilianna Chiffon V-neck Dress with Rosette Detail

Stephanie in a white Stafford Essentials Short Sleeve Broadcloth and Stafford Flat-Front Linen-Look Khaki Pants

Some attendants in blue Stafford Essentials Short Sleeve Oxford Shirt and Stafford Flat-Front Linen-Look Khaki Pants 

Stephanie has a six-year-old son that my sister Kaitlyn will be the step-mother of, and they plan on having at least one more child together. They will be a family, just like any other American family. Thank you for representing them. In thanks, I will give you as much of my business as I can, and recommend you to others (I was already a happy customer of yours before this ad).

Thank you for holding your ground in the face of angry bigots. You are truly a caring a company.

Sincerely,

Sarah Nelson