Knowing that we could very well end up writing our own, I have been kicking around some ideas of what I could possibly write. I must have typed and deleted a page of words at least ten times by now.
How does one put such love and commitment into words? It is clear that Jennifer and I are in love. It is clear that we both love each other. We are both aware that there is a considerable difference between being in love and loving someone.
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We both are in this for the long run, no matter what comes our way. We will never give up on our marriage, and the big "D" will not even be a word in the vocabulary of our relationship.
We are both aware that our marriage will require love, even when being in love is not easy. Hard work, commitment, and a conscious decision to wake up every day and choose to love each other will be the cornerstone of our marriage. All of this is a given as far as we are concerned. We have discussed it, and we are on the same page. But how am I supposed to convey this to her in front of God and all our family and friends? Even if I can come up with the words to say, how am I to say them without turning into a sobbing mess?
At the end of the day, I know it will all work out. If it comes down to it and we decide to write our own vows, I know that I will be inspired and will be able to eloquently state how much she means to me and how I will be devoted to her for the remainder of our lives. I know that I will be able to commit to her and promise her my love, and that I will not take her for granted. I am aware that God has blessed me with her as a gift, and it is up to me to care for and treasure her for the gift and blessing she is. I will lead her and our family in life, and in Faith.
All of these promises, I have no problem making. I just need to find a way to write and say them...As for the sobbing mess, I cannot make any guarantees. I could very well lose it the minute I see her coming down the aisle.
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