Chapter
29: Wedding Vows
They turned to Reverend Callahan
who began the ceremony with these words: “Now you will feel no rain, for each
of you will be shelter to the other. Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there will
be no lonely nights, for each of you will be companion to the other. You are two persons, but now there is but one life between
you.”
It seemed like something from his fantasy and yet it was a million times better because today they embark on a brand
new life together. Two hearts joined in blissful matrimony forever. At this moment, Jack spoke the vows he’d written
himself. His voice was steady and clear.
After Jack was done, there wasn’t a dry eye in the church. Sue was trying to hold back tears and succeeded
only marginally. Then it was Sue’s turn, she spoke her written vows to him. Now it was Jack’s turn to hold back
tears and succeeded only marginally.
Here are Jack’s vows: As I stand here today with
the world as my witness, I pledge my love to you today, tomorrow, until eternity is through. I will make it my life’s
mission to fill our home with love and laughter.
Four years ago, on the day we met, you won my heart
from the start. I will cherish your smiles and shower you with everlasting love.
Today, I take you as my wife, my partner, my best friend.
I will share your hopes and dreams and ease your fears through all the years. I pledge my devotion, unconditional love, unwavering
trust, and faithfulness to you always.
I have been handed a sweet princess to love and protect
until my last breath, until my last day upon this earth. All that I am I give to you, for you are my destiny. It’s a
safe bet, our love is immeasurable. We are stronger together than we are apart. You should know by now, I’m never ever
letting you go.
I pledge to tell you each day “I love you”
for the next hundred years. Loving you is my greatest reward of all. This is my vow to you from this day forward.
Here are Sue’s vows: I pledge my love you today, tomorrow, and always. Because you’re the
finest man I have ever met.
Four years ago, on the day we met, you stole my heart right from the start. When I am with you, I have
everything I could ever want. I have no doubt that we can weather any storm should it ever come our way as long as we’re
together and have faith in what we feel at this very moment.
You had faith in me before I had faith in myself. You gave me courage and strength. And that’s
just one of the many reasons why I love you so much.
Today, I take you as my husband, my partner, my best friend. My love for you grows stronger everyday
with the knowledge that you’ll always be mine. Every moment with you is a precious gift from above. I promise you lots
of happiness and that I’ll always be true.
I have my happy ending. My heart is complete as long as you stand forever by my side. I’ll
be yours for all time, for you are my destiny. Loving you is my greatest reward of all. This is my vow to you from this day
forward.