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I Vowed
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston 
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I stood in front of God and friends and said those words so clear and true. When asked to love you, honor and obey, I smiled and told the world "I do". I promised for better and for worse, promised for rich and then for poor. I promised in sickness and in health till by death we were together no more. Three years have passed me since that day, yet how was I to know. Our time on earth would be so short and soon you'd have to go. I think back to our wedding day and the things I promised then. I question would I take those vows, would I do this all again? I've had the very worst from you, abuse and drugs and pain. I gave to you the best from me, longing for the same. I stood by you through all the poor, losing house and home. I've regained all that we lost, but I did it on my own. I envisioned 50 years filled with happiness and health. Instead I watch as untreatable cancer, stalks you with quiet stealth. And as I sit here waiting for that "Until death do us part". I know that when you finally go, that you will take my heart. My love I have forgiven you have put the horror's in the past. Look forward to the time we have making the "better" memories that will last. I commited to this marriage, through all the pain and tears I hid If asked "Did I do all I could?", I can stand and tell the world.. I did. Remember me with a smile on your face, or please don't remember me at all. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Dear Lucie, the last two lines say it all. As long as we can say that, we can stand tall without regret. I salute you, lady...  |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* Oh gosh...my heart goes out to you. You are truly living all that we pray never to experience. I hope and pray that you will feel some peace this season. **big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
This is so sad, at least you know in your heart you have done all you could. and gave your love. so sorry, strbbux |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Lucie, you are a stronger woman than I... my heart goes out to you, with warm warm (((hugs))) I wish you peace and love. |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Lucie, I have to echo SEA's thoughts, for I thought the same thing. What a strong brave woman you are. You will be in my prayers this Christmas. Hugs to you. Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lucy ~ Stay strong it's worth it! Merry, merry Christmas to you and yours. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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shoffswife Junior Member
since 2001-12-23
Posts 38KY, US |
very emotional poem. it's hard being involved in an abusive relationship, (i've learned this from my sister) i count my blessing every day that my husband has not put a hand on me and never discouraged me. I'm so sorry if you had to go through all this. |
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