Maggie and I were originally married in a Jewish ceremony. We were going to do a combination-type thing, but the Rabbi we were going use wouldn’t officiate at a two-religion deal. Besides, my family would’ve freaked. They pre-freaked, so the full-on freakness was assuredly to follow. However, we did add some Christian elements ot the Jewish ceremony: intercessionals, for example.
Fast forward 7 years. Maggie, having found her way back to the Catholic Church, asks me to go with her to mass (For company. Truly nothing else.). And in the midsts of my mentally-ill father’s crazy-ass Borderline Personality Disorder-driven onslaught, I get hit with the Jesus stick. In April 2003, I convert to Catholicism. Sometime over the next few months, one of the priests mentions that we might want to have our marriage blessed by the Church.
[Sidebar: Yes, that’s right. I got hit with the Jesus stick, and now I’m a full-on Holy Spirit fanatic. Admittedly, I have real issues with how ostensibly Christian folks misuse the Gospels (and the rest of the Canon) to bolster stupid and dangerous political and social agendas… but bring it on, people. I guarantee you that I’ll have you talking circular arguments within 3 rounds of discussion. I'm that good. And that confident.]
Fast forward another 2.5 years. Present day. Our 10th Anniversary is this Saturday. On Sunday, we’re having 46 people to our renewal of vows. It's sort of a "first" wedding, too... since we were never married in the Catholic Church. After all the things we've been through, and the amount of shit I've put Maggie through... the fact that she's doing this AGAIN is huge.
And I'm taking it seriously. It's a big deal to me. In some ways, it's a bigger deal than the first time.
Love to all. Even you, the serially single.
9 comments:
Congratulations, and good luck on Sunday and forever.
Hit with the Jesus stick-that's funny.
Con Gratulations. Again.
Our church? This Sunday? Blessing of the animals (first time in three years they haven't asked me to preside, thank goodness, for I'd rather sit amongst the collies whilst I ask for forgiveness, thank you).
Might be a nice combination... I wonder if we've ever had a wedding ceremony during the blessing.
I severely doubt it.
Too darn bad for those who might consider it.
That's great! Congrats!
How wonderful. I am so happy for you man. You really are my HERO!!!
Congratulations, man. 10 years is already a great run, sounds like you'll make it at least another 10 more.
WOO HOO for you! Hope you have a happy day!
"Love to all. Even you, the serially single."
Well, I thought you were already married.
So, what's the new wedding for?
Jewish version or what?
Well, I am single. Serially?
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Fill in the blank space.
Congratulations all the way!
Wonderful,
Enjoy the celebration.
Best wishes,
Allan
Good stuff. Congrats!
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