1978, in the back of our little pickup
earlier this year, 2006
I recently came across my wedding vows. We married in the seventies when creeds and traditions were replaced with personalized vows (not an even exchange I willingly admit today). All the weddings we attended before our own had self-written vows. Two phrases I distinctly remember were “I promise not to grow flabby physically, emotionally or spiritually,” and, from a bride to her musical and moody groom: “When you are unable to hear the music, I will play it back to you.” Here’s what I promised on July 1, 1978:
Curt, I love you very much.
Because Jesus lives in me, I am committing my life to you today, wholly and without reservation.
I will give myself to you fully as your wife, your best friend, and your lover.
I will love and cherish you, honor and obey you, respect and trust you, and submit to you as my husband.
I will pray for you each day of my life.
I will look to the Lord as my source of strength and of joy and will always thank Him for the gift He’s given to me in you, Curt.
In abundance and in need, in sickness and in health, in success and in failure I will stay close to your side until the Lord comes or takes me home with Him.
Because Jesus lives in me, I am committing my life to you today, wholly and without reservation.
I will give myself to you fully as your wife, your best friend, and your lover.
I will love and cherish you, honor and obey you, respect and trust you, and submit to you as my husband.
I will pray for you each day of my life.
I will look to the Lord as my source of strength and of joy and will always thank Him for the gift He’s given to me in you, Curt.
In abundance and in need, in sickness and in health, in success and in failure I will stay close to your side until the Lord comes or takes me home with Him.
A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart. Ecclesiastes 4:12
A Living Pencil 
Beautiful! Those vows may not have been the traditional ones but they were personal and very well expressed. And I am sure they were more meaningful to you both than simply repeating the traditional words. May you and Curt have many more happy years together!
Dorrice
Loverly!!
Made me smile.
Best wishes for many more years of wedded bliss š
Congratulations!Here’s to 28 more!
Happy Anniversary!
I adore your ‘pick up’ photo!!!!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy anniversary.Heather
Thanks everyone!
Happy Anniversary to a lovely couple that I would count it a privilege to meet one day!Janie
Happy Anniversary!! I hope you all had a special time together.
Dana
Happy Anniversay Curt and Carol! I think your newlywed pic is so adorable and the current photo still portrays two who shine with true love and devotion!
Love ya, Kate
Belated Congratulations!Lovely pictures. May God bless your marriage with many more years of faithfulness. A happy marriage is such a testimony to all. I loved your vows.Blessings,Sandy