I prayed to God for a companion who could understand me and accept me as I am and for a special friend who would share laughter and tears - and he sent you.

________, I promise to love you with all my heart, mind and strength. I promise to be faithful, now and forever. I also promise to respect your children and treat them as if they were my own. I gladly accept the obligations that go along with this pledge. I care for your children and want them to be a part of my life.

With continued love, friendhsip, trust and communication, I, ________, take joy today in committing my life to yours. ________, when you need me I will be there and when your strength fails you, may mine always be there for you. Side by side, step by step, may our great journey together begin, here now from this day forward.