on the family

12 years ago this May, I married the most amazing man I knew. I married a smart, loving, kind, hardworking, patient man whom, I knew, was a gift just for me from God.

This night in March, I got to marry him again.

I expected this ceremony to be nothing more than a mere necessary process on our road home to the Catholic Church. What we were given from our RCIA class was a beautiful wedding, filled with readings and prayers. Those in attendance celebrated with us, taking pictures as they looked on. Our son stood with us proudly and I found myself filled with unexpected emotions.

It is my prayer that I will be the gift to my husband, that I know him to be for me.