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461 days ago in the county seat of the county and state of my birth, I was given this ring and had it placed on the third finger on my left hand. I returned an identical ring to the man I married. <\/p>\n461 days ago in the county seat of the county and state of my birth, I was given this ring and had it placed on the third finger on my left hand. I returned an identical ring to the man I married. <\/p>\n
With this ring, we married. Such a simple, uneventful, private ceremony, yet so profound…
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\nI find myself looking at the ring and feeling it. It truly does make me think of our special day, but more importantly, of what the ring means — outwardly and inwardly.<\/p>\n
Outwardly, it means that “I’m taken. I am married. I wear the ring that indicates my commitment to my spouse.” or as my spouse would say, “leave me alone.” (He has never liked being around people.)<\/p>\n
Inwardly, it means that I feel something that is very hard for me to describe. I still feel special. Words cannot describe — and I never realized it would make me feel this way — that I am married to the best person in the world for me<\/i>. I am loved, cherished, and honored. I am trusted and considered to be his only soulmate.<\/p>\n
But more than that, I recall what we said to each other during our marriage ceremony:<\/p>\n
These rings are the symbol of the vows taken, a circle of wholeness; the perfect form. These rings mark the continuance of a long journey together filled with wonder, surprises, tears, laughter, celebrations, grief, and joy. May these rings glow in reflection of the love we have for each other.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Yep, all that and more… wonder, surprises, tears, laughter, grief, as well as some joy and small, personal celebrations.<\/p>\n
The ring also reminds me of what I live to do each day — what I said to my man and he said to me in our marriage vows:<\/p>\n
I, [name], take you, [name], to be my partner on our life\u2019s journey. I promise to stand with you in celebration and sadness, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health. I pledge my love, devotion, faith, and honor to you for now and evermore.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Yep, all that too… especially the “in sickness and in health” part. But very much both ways on the parts related to our “pledge of love, devotion, faith and honor.”<\/p>\n
I feel that commitment, honor, and love every time I look at and feel that ring on my left ring finger. It’s rather special… so special that I cannot place words to describe it.<\/p>\n
Life is short: feel it in your heart, and wear it on your finger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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