I should be in bed, I know. But I felt compelled to write a little placeholder post for now. It’s been rather hectic around here, to say the least.
The good news: IT’S OFFICIAL! WE GOT MARRIED!
The not-so-good news: David was nauseous and ill in a wheelchair through the ceremony, and was taken to the Emergency Room by his Best Man right after our vows and ring exchange. He was admitted, hooked up to an IV, and has been in the hospital since. David’s in much better shape today, but will remain in the hospital until he’s well enough to go home. More on this later.
The wedding itself was witnessed by a small group of family and friends, and the whole experience brought many to tears… including me. I was proud of David for soldiering on despite his condition so we could be married on our special day, October 1, exactly one year from the day we met in New York. It was difficult under the circumstances, and it took some time, but I found strength in David’s resolve and we got through the ceremony.
We are now Mr. and Mrs. Fielding!
After talking to David, I’ve decided not to post any photos of us because we don’t have any together as husband and wife — David went to the ER right away and there wasn’t an opportunity.
So, for that and other reasons, I’ll post only select photos of everything else at the wedding and when David’s feeling better we can get dressed up and take proper wedding photos of us then.
I’ll close for now with our wedding vows, which we’d written ourselves. We’d planned on memorising them, but in the days leading up to the wedding David became too ill, so on the afternoon of the wedding I asked the minister to read them for us and we’d repeat.
D: I pledge to take you, Gail, as my constant friend, my faithful partner; my wife.
G: I pledge to take you, David, as my constant friend, my faithful partner; my husband.
D: I promise that wherever you and I (and Hugh!) are together, that will be home, and I will strive to make it a happy one.
G: I promise to make our home one of comfort and warmth, for us and for our loved ones.
D: I promise to support you in your hopes and aspirations, as we continue to grow and learn, and explore all that life has to offer.
G: I promise to encourage you, and work with you, to help build a future together as a family.
D: And most of all, I promise to always love you; with all my heart, without reservation or judgement, as endless as the sky.
G: And I promise to always love you, as yourself, like no other, and to celebrate life by your side.
(RINGS)
D: And as a symbol of my pledge, and of our lives being woven together as one, I give you this ring; like you, unique in all the world.
G: And I give you this ring, like our marriage, created by and for the two of us.
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Congratulations! Hopefully you’ll have some nice photos to show us soon. Keep your spirits up.
OK, today it’s good and happy tears for me… what powerful, joyous, real-life vows. Well done, my friends, David and Gail Fielding!
Congrats you two!!
Congratulations Gail and Dave… especially for continuing on with all you’ve been going through! Hope you get to enjoy some time to yourselves soon.
Aww… sniff.
Toutes mes fÈlicitations et meilleurs voeux de bonheur!
Great that you wrote the vows yourselves and designed the rings. It makes it even more special!
Thinking of you here in Van – hope David feels better soon!
awww – beautiful vows! Congratulations!
Wow, congratulations. Yay!
True love is a beautiful thing! Congratulations and best wishes.
Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love hands you a fairy tale. Congratulations!
A wonderful marriage of two wonderful people. Your vows remind me what’s truly important in a loving relationship. Congrats on tying the knot!
Congratulations and thanks for bringing tears of admiration for your true love to my usually dry eyes. I am so happy that you have found each other and worked so valiantly to be together! Love to you both!
CONGRATS Mr & Mrs. Fielding! I’m sooo happy for the both of you! Wahoooooo!
Congratulations! We have been praying for Dave – especially after his call the other night. Looking forward to the “official” pictures!
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I’m thrilled for (and envious of) you both, having the courage and faith to make the big commitment to each other. The love, grace and pride shines through in your vows. Congratulations.
Congratulations Gail! I’m so happy for you *hug*
So sorry to hear that David wasn’t well through the ceremony, pls keep us updated on his condition..
Beautiful vows too…
Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Fielding!! So sorry to hear David isn’t faring so well these days – wishing him a speedy recovery!
Great vows. Truly.
I wish you all the best in the world and all the happiness that life can bring.
*hugs*
Yes,it,s official now,may the love you’ve found for each other reflect the caring,respect,understanding and all the qualities of life meant for the two of you.
May the love you’ve found for each other bringforth the happiness,understanding and most of all the caring as long as you’re together.
My sincere wishes for you to enjoy a long and joyful life together.
Congratulations!
My heartiest congratulations and hats off to you both. I wish I could have been there to witness, but my weekend schedule would never have allowed the requisite 10 hours driving.
The two of you are an inspiration to us all. Give my best to Dave, and make sure that he knows how much of a trooper he really is.
Prost! Auf dich! I raise my glass to you both.
Whahooo.. done, yeah?
All my best wishes, my dear Gail.
I wish all hapiness for two of you.
Be strong, Gail. You and David have got LOTS of friends who are thinging of both of you.
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Sorry to chime in so late with my congratulations! As you know, your vows are enchanting, and your marriage–well, the words “meant to be” spring to mind, but I’m embarrassed to say something so cheesy. Oops–I’ve just said it, haven’t I?
Really, though, you two are perfect together. I wish you and David a long and happy life together, with a thousand wonderful discoveries along the way.
Congratulations, Gail! Touching vows. Hoping for all the best…
Those vows are wonderful. Many heartfelt wishes for a long and happy life together.
I joined vandigicam after you’d left, and learned there of the horrible curve life’s thrown at you. I hope David’s resolve gets him back home as soon as possible.
Congrats to you both! I don’t know either of you, but you’ve been in my thoughts ever since you blogged my donkey pic and I read your story. I can’t imagine going through what you two are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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Hi Gail.
After our loooong talk last evening I could not go to bed. So I went to your web site. I am so worried about you. I am glad you come to visit me for a couple of days.
Hopefully I can brighten up you spirits a little. We will certainly continue our looong talk than.
Love, you true friend Helma
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