{"id":3177,"date":"2012-11-07T07:44:16","date_gmt":"2012-11-07T11:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=3177"},"modified":"2013-07-10T11:44:45","modified_gmt":"2013-07-10T15:44:45","slug":"will-you-marry-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=3177","title":{"rendered":"Will You Marry Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>To my wonderful partner:<\/p>\n

Will you marry me? Will you continue to make my heart sing with joy each time I see your smile? Will you continue to walk by my side — not in front, not behind, but right next to me as we take our bootsteps on our life’s journey?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Will you marry me and be mine in Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter? All seasons for all reasons, you are my man and I am yours.<\/p>\n

Will you marry me? Now that our state’s legislature has passed a civil marriage act, and which was just upheld when challenged by referendum? The law becomes effective January 1, 2013. Finally… legal same-sex marriage in our home state, the state I have called home my entire life.<\/p>\n

Will you marry me? Building our life together for the past 7,137 days, each day is a new day of joy, of life, of celebration of deep devotion and love.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Will you marry me? You have cared for me when I have been injured or ill, solidly stood by me as I was dealt some serious blows, and held me close as I grieved for the loss of my mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. In turn, I have been your champion as you have endured life’s challenges as well, and cared for you during recovery from surgeries and your long illness. In sickness and in health — we care for each other.<\/p>\n

Will you marry me? Make my smile, hold my hand, love me, cherish me, as I cherish and love you?<\/p>\n

…with all of my heart, every fibre of my being, I love you and feel your love in return. Each day, each hour, each minute.<\/p>\n

So blessed, such love, such joy. Thank you, Maryland! We can get married! I am so happy! <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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