After the readings, we're going to have my Dad read the following:
Please respond: Creator, hear our prayer.
For FW and OWK, that they may love, honor, and cherish each other more each day. (Response)
For all committed couples, married or not (Moment of silence and response.)
For the widowed, divorced, and single (Moment of silence and response.)
For those looking for a relationship (Moment of silence and response.)
For those in troubled relationships (Moment of silence and response.)
For those who are survivors of trauma and abuse (Moment of silence and response.)
For all children (Moment of silence and response.)
For all elders (Moment of silence and response.)
For our loved ones who have gone on ahead (Moment of silence and response.)
For the animals with whom we share our homes and lives, and for all living beings (Moment of silence and response.)
For our community (Moment of silence and response.)
For our country (Moment of silence and response.)
For our planet (Moment of silence and response.)