This really got me thinking - heard it on a radio program.
We really should put our vows up on the wall to remind us of that solemn, and profound event that binds a man and woman in holy matrimony.
"Leaving all others and loving one another through sickness and health until death separates."
One marriage counselor said he believes marriages struggle because we forget our vows, in front of God, to our spouse. Unfortunately, people make that vow in the height of emotions and forget the the price you must pay to keep those vows. Even when you 'feel' like your marriage might be struggling one day, you must remember to love your spouse. When your spouse pulls the barf bag and didn't shower yet, you must still love them.
Michele and I talked about watching our wedding video once a year to rekindle, and remember our vows.
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Our anniversary date is coming up, so to make up for it, we cracked ourselves up watching CMT's REDNECK WEDDINGS. It was hilarious. We had fun watching it - people are peculiar, but it does show you at times true love. This one cowboy living in California (as crass and crazy as you can get - dug his wife's present from the dumpster, picked up a keg of beer from the local corner market) revealed an intelligent poet in him. He surprised his wife with a card before the wedding.
Reading the card made her cried.
It was actually a poignant moment and I couldn't deny despite the entertainment value - he did love her.