It's been a little over a year now since Marc and I decided to tie our lives legally together. On September 28, 2018, we went down to the courthouse, signed some papers, and started the rest of lives as one. But through the whole thing, we never did say our own vows. We chose to do a quick, 5-minute basic ceremony. And so the other day I decided to write down what I would've said on that day if we did write our own vows. So here's my unwritten vows to my husband...
Marc, our love is wise. It is not juvenile as it once was when we were 14, and not as mature as it will be in the years to come. But today I am choosing to spend my life with you in complete faith of the love that brought us together again. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual - we had to figure out how to be adults ourselves. But unlike most, I had you for the whole journey.
You were there for my greatest challenges. You encouraged me to grow. You helped me believe in myself to become the person that I am today. You are the strength I never knew I needed and the joy I never knew I lacked. You make me laugh, you make me think, and above all, you make me happy. You have taught me exactly how two people can be joined together in a relationship built on trust, respect, and communication. You love me and complete me in ways I never knew possible. You are my one and only. I love you with my whole heart. With a passion that runs deeper than any words.
I am so proud to stand here with you after all of these years, grateful for every hurdle that we've had to overcome. Because it has made us strong enough to survive the test of time. In your arms and by your side, I know that I can do anything. And I am proud to call you my husband.
So today, and every day after, I chose to spend my life with you. Loving what I already know of you and trusting in what I don't just yet. Today, I give you my hand. I give you my love. I give you all of me - the good, the bad, the ugly, and all of the in-between. And I promise to never forget the gravity of promises that we vow today, and will do everything to be your loving wife, mother to your children , and best friend.
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