i promise

i forgot to post about father's day. i took my husband out on the night before father's day. unfortunately, it had been a horrible day, not to mention what the rest of the weekend would bring, but i was bound and determined to go out that night. i had his wedding ring re-sized (he had lost some weight over the previous couple of years and it would literally fall off of his finger) and engraved with the date of 6/17/06, which was our nine year, four month wedding anniversary. a new beginning? or the beginning of the end? sometimes i still wonder.

anyways, i gave him his father's day card from me and read the following to him:

"when i first married you 9 years, four months and a day ago, i did not know where life would take us. we have had wonderful blessings and desperate trials. we have been given a second chance at happiness for ourselves and together. since we’ve opened our eyes again, i see you, the man i chose twelve years ago, the man i’ve grown to love fully and completely. therefore, today, i promise…

…to interrupt you when you’re speaking only in case of an actual emergency.

…to say “i was wrong, you were right” when it’s actually true.

…to remind you of why you married me and why i married you.

…to be thankful for you everyday.

…to choose you everyday by saying “i do” to us.

…to share my feelings and thoughts and fears and dreams with you.

…to tell you, instead of someone else, when i’m mad at you.

…to kiss you when you come home and say goodnight before we fall asleep.

…to dream again.

…to tell you every day that i love you, and to show it with a smile, a kiss, a tender touch.

…to not take you for granted.

…to take responsibility for my own feelings.

…to call when i’m running late.

…to show you that you are regarded and important to me.

…to consult you about how you feel and wish to be treated, instead of the latest book.

…to be your partner in our marriage and our family.

…to love, honor and respect you.

…to be faithful to you.

…to not forsake you.

…to keep it together.

will you take me again as your wife?"

he said yes... now will we continue to choose each other every day for the rest of our lives? i hope so.