Well, it has been over two weeks now since Lori and I officially tied the knot. We’re fresh off of the wedding nuptials and even fresher off of the honeymoon…which was fabulous, by the way!
I’m not naive enough to think that marriage is going to be peaches ‘n cream all the time, but right now, it is nothing but wonderful. It is great to have that other half be your other half. There were many times in my life that I wondered if I would ever get married…if I’d ever find that one special girl. Luckily, I did and I’m thankful every day for that. It’s a wonderful experience.
My marriage, however, has put many things into perspective. Not for me or Lori or others wholly, but in relation to issues. I would imagine the joy Lori and I experienced over two weeks ago is something that is a bit robbed from those who cannot marry. That includes gays, loners and, sure, even Roman Catholic priests among others. The priest and loner marriage is a minor issue compared to the gay one. I’m not sure how much my own ability to marry will affect my view on homosexual marriage. I think it will take time to sort that out and see the affects of how my views will change on that particular issue.
Hmm indeed.
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27 March 2007 at 9.54 pm
Michael Westmoreland-White
Congrats! Mazel Tov! Recently a couple in our church, she a doctor about to go for her residency, he a community organizer, were married. They were married according to the rites of the church–but without Caesar’s legal blessing, without a license from the state. They deliberately chose to forgoe this and give up the 1,138 legal rights that go along with legal marriage in the U.S. out of solidarity with gay and lesbian couples. Until they are free to enjoy those rights, too, (including the right to make medical decisions for an incapacitated partner, custody of children, inheritance rights for children, etc., etc.), this couple has chosen to “journey with them in exile.” I was amazed at this act of courage and solidarity. Still am.