Friday, February 11, 2011

Our Wedding ~ Part Three

Getting up from the bench where we were sitting, we walked up to stand in front of the bishop. This was the moment we had been waiting for, for so long. The packed church house seemed to disappear and it was as if only LV and I were there ready to be married.

 He asked LV if he believed that it was God's plan to have me for his wife. LV answered "Yes."  Turning to me he asked "And do you believe that it is God's plan for you to have LV as a husband. I didn't doubt it for an instant and was happy to answer yes.

Turning to LV he asked. "Can you promise to take care of your wife in sickness and in health, in good days and in bad, in a way that a Christian husband should. After LV answered, "Yes." He again turned to me and asked the same question.

He then asked both of us if we promise to love and cherish each other until our loving God parts us in death. We both answered yes.

Asking the rest of the church to stand he read a short wedding prayer. As everyone was sitting down he reached for both of our right hands. Clasping them together he covered them with his own hands and said. "May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob bless you richly, today and for the rest of your life. I now pronounce you man and wife."

We turned to go back to our seats while the bishop read a short scripture about what was expected from a husband and wife. He then sat down and asked for the rest of the ministers to add any thoughts they had. I couldn't fully concentrate on what they were saying being filled with nearly overwhelming happiness. While they were giving words of encouragement and advice, Daddy and a few other men got up and went out to hitch up the horses. It was time for the cooks and table waiters to go get everything ready for the reception.

To be continued

17 comments:

  1. I so enjoy the account of your wedding! Thanks for openly sharing each detail with us. ~~mm

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  2. YAY! Congratulations...I know a little belated but it's so sweet!

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  3. What a wonderful story! True-life stories are the best kind!

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  4. It's interesting to see/hear how your weddings went along. Nothing like ours, but both Godly.

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  5. What a wonderful story! True-life stories are the best kind!

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  6. I am truly loving this story.

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  7. I Love Your Story.
    Tomorrow the 12th of February is our Anniversary :)
    ~~HUGS~~

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  8. Such a beautiful story of your wedding. You tell it with such love.

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  9. Thank you so very much for sharing your wedding with us! Can't wait for Part 4,,,

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  10. Not sure how you came across my blog but I am now a follower of yours. Great story, nice read.

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  11. I am so loving your wedding story.

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  12. This is such a sweet story. I'm sure you and LV still enjoy remembering your special day.

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  13. I am enjoying your wedding story so much! Karen

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  14. I could almost see your smile! Blessings, Joanne

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