Woody, I was so busy walking down my own path, I didn’t realize how parallel our paths had been. You were the one to tell me.
I was so busy learning the lessons I had to learn, I didn’t notice how much easier it is to learn when you help me. And how many more I can learn because you are in my life. You were the one to show me.
As I began to rebuild my life, you were the one to listen to me, to hear me. I fell in love with you and immediately looked for my parachute. I wanted to bail. You were the one to hold my hand and remind me I was OK.
I marry you today; I stand and declare my love for you before all of our friends and family who are with us. You are my lover, my friend, my teacher, my partner, my equal, and my joy.
Because you love me, I can step beyond my fears. Because I trust in you completely, I can risk what I otherwise might not. And while I know that I am good alone, I also know that I am better with you.
And so, I promise you, One Day At A Time,
To love you, to hold you, to honor you and encourage you,
To astound you whenever I can.
And to be honest with you always — except maybe about your driving.
I will laugh with you in the good times and stay connected to you in the bad.
I will stand at your side in times of discouragement and testing and, in honor of our love, I will steadfastly pursue the life that makes me whole.
I will support you always in the ever-unfolding process that is your journey, as you support me in mine.
I will care for you in sickness, enjoy you in health, give thanks for you always and, with a grateful heart, I shall treasure you all the days of our lives.
This is my solemn vow.
Now so solemn, but promised nevertheless,
I promise never again to break the spaghetti in half before I put it in the pot.
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