So what does "for better or worse" mean to you? Those words have been spoken at most of the weddings I have been to. Are they a forewarning that commitment will have to be involved in the marriage and that quite possibly every minute of every day of every year just might not be blissful and easy?
But to choose each day? Really? Certainly in the picture of marriage we have flaunted before us from every media direction, it is easy to see why one might think bliss is forever. Sadly, life just doesn't come wrapped in that pretty package. We must defy the pretty picture that the world sends out and 'choose' love.
I have witnessed people who become very angry when they had to deal with a loved ones ill health. Conversely, I have witnessed others who give selflessly for years to the person they married. I want to be that person. I want to be the person who chooses love, support, committment and an honoring of the marriage covenant. I have been blessed with two amazing sisters who have been my example. They have chosen to say yes to committment.
A wedding is such a wonderful way to revisit my vows. I choose love.