The past few months have been a helluva stretch for the IMBA/Chrysalis household. As we mark our 4th wedding anniversary (and are just shy of celebrating 12 years of couplehood), I find myself in a particularly reflective and appreciative state.I spent the morning reflecting on our wedding and, in particular, our vows. At the risk of being romantically exhibitionist, I've decided to post my half of our vows below. As a reminder, as a celebration and as a benchmark for where we find ourselves four years later.
xo, baby.
K,
Today, as part of God’s plan for us, I become your husband.
It is an honor that I accept wholeheartedly and with great joy.
One that I will always relish and will never take lightly.
It is the role I’ve been preparing for my whole life.
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Today I pledge my eternal fidelity. Of heart, of mind, of body, of soul.It is an honor that I accept wholeheartedly and with great joy.
One that I will always relish and will never take lightly.
It is the role I’ve been preparing for my whole life.
*
That regardless of circumstance, our bond and the stewardship of our marriage will never be forsaken.
That from this day forward,
Whether you are at your best or at your worst,
You will never be alone.
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I promise that you will always be cared for.
That I will always try to be your best medicine.
A rock.
An oasis.
Shelter from the storm.
And a warm place to call home.
*
That no matter how loudly the world may bark at us, you will always find solace in my arms.
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That no matter how loudly the world may bark at us, you will always find solace in my arms.
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I promise that all the work we’ve done in the past 8 years is merely the beginning.
That in me you will continue to have a partner in crime, and an ally in the good fight.
That in me you will continue to have a partner in crime, and an ally in the good fight.
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I promise never to lose track of myself.
That in the intervening years, you will continue to get no less than 100% of me.
That through the most joyous or most trying of times I will be…
I promise never to lose track of myself.
That in the intervening years, you will continue to get no less than 100% of me.
That through the most joyous or most trying of times I will be…
*
Myself.
Myself.
Always.
A friend.
A clown.
A muse.
A mirror.
Your biggest fan.
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I promise never to forget what a jewel you are. And I promise to remind you when you forget yourself. When you’re feeling dull, I will be there to make you shiny again.
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I make these promises to you today, with clearest mind and deepest heart,
In the presence of our friends, our family, our minister and our Creator,
That they may be witnessed and blessed.
Not as tokens of appreciation, but as my pure and earnest vows.
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And today I thank you.
I make these promises to you today, with clearest mind and deepest heart,
In the presence of our friends, our family, our minister and our Creator,
That they may be witnessed and blessed.
Not as tokens of appreciation, but as my pure and earnest vows.
*
And today I thank you.
For introducing me to my truest self.
And for showing me that life and love have a potential I would not have known without you.
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-IMBA, 10/02/05
2 comments:
Aaran and the lovely Kate,
We adore you, we love you, we sometimes envy you and today, we congratulate you on finding what it is that is your blood of life: Your true, whole and brazen love for not only each other but those around you. Your always earnest passion and faith and trust in eachother is what I admire most. We celebrate with you in O town
Thanks, man. Means a lot. We miss you guys, too.
My name is Aaron, by the way.
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