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Comp 101-101 25 January 2013 Narrative Essay My Marriage Do you ever remember uttering the words, I am never getting married? Perhaps it was whenever you were a child speaking to your parents and they softly chuckled at your childhood innocence. As most kids have a resonating fear of getting cooties. Or perhaps it was after a really bad fight with your girlfriend, whenever you came to the conclusion that they were insufficient of the qualities that would eternally intertwine your lives together as soul mates or life partners. Maybe for you it was after a series of failed dates with potentially intriguing individuals. For most people this is the case. One or more such events leading to fear or disappointment. For some people its watching their role models cast a false reflection on what love or marriage really is, and/or not having a full understanding before expected to teach the concept to others. I can remember reciting these words to my patient, loving mother on many occasions. Every time to be reminded to never say never and to strive to be patient since we were always unknowing what the future may hold, while quietly nudging me in the direction of temperance and mercy. Furthermore, teaching me how to listen and communicate with someone I loved, and unconditionally loved me in return. Time after time listening to my excuses, waiting for me to mature and realize that I was in fact, not looking for a wife or a girlfriend, or should I be interested in weather

Cruise 2 she likes me or not. I was looking for my best-friend, someone I was comfortable enough to share every aspect of my life with. Someone I could be honest with, someone who knew all of my failures and fears as well as all my goals and accomplishments, someone who would be there tomorrow no matter what obstacle may have to be overcome. For me, it was after the fear of getting cooties, failed relationships, and the seemingly endless pursuit of prospective partners my mothers lessons became suddenly alive and relevant whenever I met a 53 gorgeous redhead with bluish green eyes who somehow seemingly dared me to interact with her with every syllable uttered out of her beautiful lush lips. Also my ears were in tune with every breath, heartbeat, and thought she had. I couldnt help but be captivated and intrigued with every word spoken out of her mouth. I couldnt stop talking, or listening. I was stimulated by her presence. But I didnt care, she was so beautiful, not like anything I have ever seen before. It wasnt just outward beauty, It was a new kind of beauty. I was enlightened with this beauty came from truth and honesty, the real beauty from being different as well as being the same. Someone I could relate to. Someone who not knowing all that well, inspired me to want to be the best I could be. This amazing creature made me want to be better, gave me the desire to pursue perfection so I could be in whatever realm she currently abided. As the clocked raced by, time spent proved to be the only thing I desired. My most valuable possession I wanted to give away to someone that I had only known for a short time. She knew everything about me; my nightmares, dreams, habits and hobbies. I feel as though I can never learn enough about this woman that changed my life forever. This amazing person that showed me unconditional love, honesty, patience, mercy, and

Cruise 3 truth. This woman that forced me to open up my eyes so I could see my soul-mate standing right beside me. One beautiful morning upon awakening from my slumber, I realized that I was not only In love with Ashton, but I indeed wanted to spend the rest of my life right beside her continuing on our voyage through time and space as we had been for the last many months. There was to be nothing changed, except for the knowing factor. I wanted to know that she would be there forever, never to leave me for whatever reason. No matter whatever thought or idea she intended to pursue, I would be right beside her. I was lucky enough to promise before GOD, the state and our parents on August 17, 2012 That I will always be there; to have and to hold, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death we must part. Since that magnificent summer day my world has only gotten brighter with the sounds of laughter echoing in our home. Ashton and I are no longer saying I will never get married, but we are happily married, and thank God for every second of every day that we get to spend in each others presence. For me this experience has been a miraculous one, one that I can never fully describe. How a single person could change your life forever.