Blessed Unions and Whatnot

To begin, thank you. You know who you and who you're not. There are people in my life that simply love me and want to see Tracy and I happy. It is so encouraging to know that you truly have goodness in your hearts toward us. I hope with all my heart that you are blessed for this. We will now continue with what we've already been doing....loving each other and trying to make our kids' lives happy and full., being kind to one another, and watching sunsets.

I'll be honest. A marriage license doesn't change much. It's a notarized piece of paper that the state of Florida charges $92 to score. I am happy to have it because it will make my kids' lives easier, and Tracy and I can legally help one another more readily in an emergency. But other than that, it's nothing. Sorry.

 I'm not saying that Marriage is nothing. That is completely different. Marriage is a beautiful union and covenant that is perfect and sacred. I am just a little gray on how God sees the whole thing. He's not American.  I believe He is always seeing and weighing hearts. So as far as I'm concerned, Tracy and I were legit about a year ago. Weddings are cultural and full of tradition and I love them. But they are ours. Man's. Marriage belongs to God, and it has to do with souls and commitment and the integrity that affords me to promise to love and respect and completely cherish this man that I am smitten with.  And I will.

So to all, we are married. The State of Florida recognizes it, some religious people can see it, and we can file jointly. But you can't notarize my heart and mind. I am the happiest woman in the world. To each his or her own. I don't expect you to march to my beat. It would probably throw me off, because I am not very coordinated. Just do you and I'll do me as the song says.

 Joy, joy, joy!