Vows

First off let me say that this is one of my favorite pictures from that day. I don't know why out of 24 rolls of film this one stands out but it has always just made me smile.

My father-in-law, Jim, officiated our renewal of vows. This was a big bonus because we got a lot of say in how we wanted our vows to be. I thought that I would share those with you today.

I, (Ben/Jamie,) having full confidence that our abiding faith in each other as Christians will last our lifetime, take you (Ben/Jamie,) to be my wedded husband/wife;

I promise to be your loving and faithful husband/wife;

to have and to hold,

to honor, treasure, and defend,

to be at your side through sorrow & joy,

sickness and in health,

in prosperity and in need,

to love and cherish you always.

Where you live, I will live.

Your people will be my people.

And your God my God.

I promise you this from my heart,

with all my soul,

for as long as we both shall live.