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Together we have made a home.
Together we have shared a dream and worked together to make it real.
Together we have raised our child.
Together we have deferred our own wants for those of the other.
Together we have buried our parents, a sibling, our friends, our beloved dogs.
Together we have held each other’s griefs close to our own hearts.
Together we have weathered the storms of failings and doubts.
Together we have encouraged and supported the other.
Together we have practiced tenderness and forgiveness.
Together we have held the other’s hand awaiting good news and bad.
Together we have laughed until our sides hurt.
Together we have cried, sometimes for the pain the other is feeling.
Together we face what comes next, each drawing strength from the other.
Together we have made a life.

Through sickness and health.
Through good times and bad (and a lot more good than bad).

Oh, what a wonderful life we’ve made.
Together.