Husband – “I ….. hereby take this woman, whose right hand i now hold, to be my lawful wedded wife. I solemnly promise to love and to cherish her in sickness and in health. I promise to take her for better or for worse, for richer and for poorer, and leaving all others, I promise to hold onto her until death do us part.”

Wife – “I ….. hereby take this man, whose right hand i now hold, to be my lawful wedded husband. I solemnly promise to love and cherish him in sickness and in health. I promise to take him for better and for worse, for richer and for poorer, and leaving all others, I promise to hold onto him until death do us part.”

Oath continues……

This was the marriage oath that Papa Ed and I made together 12 years ago on this day of 8^th May. Today marks the 12^th year since our marriage has been solemnized.

I have taken half-day leave from work on this special occasion of our wedding. Unfortunately, it is not to celebrate but probably because I have been having a lousy stomach since last night or probably because it is more productive for me to handle my office work at home. I must be crazy to take afternoon leave to do office work. But seems like I do not have a choice in the face of endless deadlines and with an uncomfortable stomach. Papa Ed is also rushing out his job and so two busy people can hopefully have a short moment of celebration at night.

I am watching my diet carefully due to my sensitive stomach now because I am set for a SUMPTOUS dinner with Papa Ed later! Till evening comes, I am now back to doing office work at home, checking on my boy and awaits the special moment of the night to come …yes that dinner with a grand view!