The Wheels On The Bus Go Round and Round, Round and Round..
May 15, 2008
A sharply divided California Supreme Court today legalized same-sex marriage, a historic ruling that will allow gay and lesbian couples across the state to wed as soon as next month and inflame the social, political and moral debate over gay unions. In a 4-3 ruling written by Chief Justice Ronald George, the Supreme Court struck down California laws that restrict marriage to heterosexual couples, finding that it is unconstitutional to deprive gays and lesbians of the equal right to walk down the aisle with a marriage license in hand. Mercury News, 60 minutes ago
In the summer of 2001 D and I filed and were granted legal domestic partnership in the State of California. On April 6, 2002 D and I had a Christian wedding at Peace Lutheran Church before friends, family, and God, accompanied by a whole lot of cake. On February 15, 2004 we had a civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall that was later invalidated by the courts.
With today’s landmark news it looks like we’re going to have one more walk down the aisle in the near future.
I’m going to keep marrying this beautiful girl until it finally takes.
And justice for all.
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May 15th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Admit it Anita, you keep getting married just for the cake..lol
But in all seriousness, maybe you and D are blessed to have the oppurtunity and reason to revisit those vows made before. Each time you make a decision to stand once again with the woman you love and say the words it can only deepen the meaning for you both. Maybe some would see it only as making it legal, but I see it as an oppurtunity to recommit each to the other and an ongoing sign of your deepened love for each other.
The two of you aren’t where you were in 2001,2002, or 2004. Maybe you are at a new level that begs for this new committment. And It doesn’t really matter if it happens at the halls of justice or late at night in your living room while wearing flannel jammies. Maybe what is a legal hassel might also be a wonderful chance to reaffirm your special gift of a mate.
I’ll be waiting to hear the news when it is finally official for you. And have a piece of cake for me.
May 15th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Sweeeeeet! Very, very sweet!
May 15th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Hill–>Strangely enough D and I don’t eat sugar and as a result we exchanged bites of strawberries while our guests munched out on cake. As to the rest of your comments, thank you so much for them. They’re powerfully true and a wonderful reminder for both D and I to take full advantage of another round of “I do’s” I’ll be sure to share what you wrote when she gets home from work. Thank you again!
May 15th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Absolutely! Congratulations to California, and to you both, as we here in Florida await a battle at the ballot box over the gay marriage issue this November. Peace!
May 15th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Wonderful…
May 16th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I’ve been reading about the decision in California, and am so please for all you CA folks. I was there at your wedding, and it was just perfect. Maybe you just may have to do it all again, but whatever happens I know that the two of you are a couple whose love will go on for ever. Vera
May 16th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
When Cara and I take our vacation to Ca this summer we talked about getting married. She pointed out why should we when it makes no difference in our state. One state at a time. Is what I tell her.
I agree I’m willing to wear out that marriage isle ‘until it finally takes’.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Just the thought that I can marry anybody I want to has given me a sense of self that was much needed. I never wanted to marry again, but now… wow… a girl???? shoot… of course I want to marry a girl.
May 17th, 2008 at 11:42 am
I exchanged vows twice with my guy for slightly different reasons (we eloped and then had an “official” wedding for our families) but I agree- keep going until it sticks!
May 17th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Vera–>And having you at our wedding was one of the highlights for sure! We did it big the first time around so we’re going to go simple. We’re still talking about what we want to do but we’re leaning toward a brief ceremony with an affirmation of our commitment, the pastoral blessing and the kiss…of course. And yes, cake. I hear layer cake with hideously sweet icing is what makes it legal.
Ceara–> That would be wonderful Ceara, and if you do and you’re anywhere in the San Francisco area let me know. The wedding cake will be on me! Assuming Duncan Hines is acceptable that is
Deb–> I get what you’re saying Deb. We’re excited ourselves but with cautious reservation since there’s the possibility that a referendum could get on the ballot this fall and California voters overturn the court’s decision but even so there’s reason for hopeful optimism. If not now, I don’t question GLBTQ people will have full rights in our lifetime. No reason to stop dreaming about marrying the woman you’ll love one day in an altogether and forever “I do” way.
Lindsey –> Thanks for commenting and I don’t think we can speak our vows or reflect on our commitments too often! And when there’s cake involved…all the better.
May 18th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Praying for all of you in CA that this will be God’s timing to give ALL couples the right to legally wed. Although I am a Canadian and can, I do not take it for granted because so many still are denied it. Cheers to all.
May 20th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Anita,
So if you do marry your love again, and keep it very simple, could you let me know about 1 month in advance. I’d like to make the trip halfway across the world to be there once again. Vera