I've gone back to change some things and add more traditional-type vows. Thanks to
@NOLAbridealmost for your help with some of the wording. Better?? Worse?? Same??
Todd, my love, my partner
in life: A great person once said "Not all who wander are lost".
Today, as I stand with you, those words have never been more true to me.
Through all my travels and experiences, every journey I've taken and decision
I’ve made has led me here to you. When you came into my life I knew I'd found
something special, something different. You are someone who makes me feel at
home - someone who reminds me that no matter where I may wander, I will never
be lost: we will forever have each other. With you I am home. And today I make
these promises to you as we start this journey:
I promise to
support you and help to build a strong foundation for our family
I will cherish
and value you for the wonderful and loving man that you are
I vow to
always fight fair and never give up on our marriage
I will be
your partner, standing strong with you, as life unfolds before us
I vow to take
the tough times along with the good, and continue to learn as we grow as a
couple
I promise to
move forward in life, no longer just as you or me, but as us.
Where there
are storms, we will weather them together; where there are troubles, I will
stand with you
I love you now, forever,
and for all time.
Edit: http://forums.theknot.com/discussion/974511/first-crack-at-the-vows#latest the link to the first try at the vows