Two missed trains, one unbreakable cord of three
Samuel, standing here with you, I’m reminded of that day we met, waiting for the same delayed train. We talked so long we missed the next one, and honestly, that moment feels like a beautiful sign of everything to come. You have a way of making the ordinary feel extraordinary, even when life doesn’t go exactly as planned. I love how you laugh at your own jokes before you finish them, and how you somehow remember every friend’s coffee order, like it’s a secret language only you speak. You bring joy and warmth to even the simplest parts of my day. And when I was sick that week, you never once made me feel like a burden. Instead, you showed me what true partnership means: kindness, patience, and unwavering support. As we stand here, joined by faith and hope, I promise to keep choosing you, not just on the big, picture-perfect days but on the ordinary Tuesdays, the sleepy mornings, and the messy moments. I promise to build a life with you rooted in trust and faith, recognizing that we are stronger together. “Two are better than one, and a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) Samuel, with God at the center of our marriage, I believe this cord we weave together will hold us through whatever life brings. I vow to laugh with you, to stand by you, and to love you as we grow together in faith and partnership. You are my best friend, my favorite person, my home. Thank you for being the person I get to share this adventure with, every day, in all the ways big and small.