As most of you know my wife Kathy and I are taking care of her mother Nancy aka Mutti. At this time she is in severe Alzheimer's Disease. At times it is not easy for either one of us. Kathy carries the brunt of it herself because I am at work during the day for the week.
During this time I am reminded of our wedding vows. These vows mean something to both of us. We don't take them for granted or think of them as frivolous we actually take them seriously and live by them. They're not just words that we spoke in front of our minister, family and friends.
OUR VOWS are as follows:
I pledge to talk to you, to work out our differences, to listen with my mind and heart, to share my joys and fears, to love you into the unknowable future with spirit, laughter and grace.
Last night we put our vows to the "test" so to speak. Kathy had a hard and emotional talk with Muttis significant other Jack last night. When she came home she was emotionally drained and physically exhausted. She shared her thoughts and feelings with me and I listened and was there for her.
Marriage is not easy. It takes work, communication, commitment and love. With this amendment vote coming up May 8th it is important that people remember exactly what marriage is about and stop with this religious based bigotry and VOTE AGAINST this amendment. Don't put religion in this voting process. Separation of CHURCH and STATE!
Kathy and I will continue to care for her mom and we will continue to stay close with each other and LOVE each other through this time because that is what marriage is all about!
These are my thoughts and feelings from Jillsville.
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