I remember the day, the very moment, our paths first crossed. In that instant, my life changed forever. My path changed, and your path changed, and they began to come together. Now we walk side by side, hand in hand. And in the time we have been together, you have brought light, joy and love into my life. There have been times in the past that I have protested the path I walked. I would wish that things were different, that I could go some other direction. But that path, however long or hard it may have been, has led me to you. And for that, my love, I would do it all again. For the light you have brought, I would endure any darkness; for the joy you have given, I would endure any sorrow; for the love you have shared, I would endure any pain. I love you, _______, and I want you to understand the depth and strength of that love. Thus, I vow to you that, so long as these bodies have breath, I shall love no other. For all the rest of our days, know that when you look, I will be there; when you call, I will answer; when you reach, you will find me. I will be your steady companion, your shoulder to lean on, your best friend; through all of life's sorrows and joys, the loses and wins, the downs and the ups. Until the day these bodies go the way of all mortal flesh and pass to dust, our paths will be joined; side by side, hand in hand. With my last breath, I shall whisper, "I love you, _______." I love you, _______, and such is my love that, in my heart, in the depths of my soul, I have sworn these things to you already, before today. Now I swear to you before God and all the universe.