I Promise

I sit tonight and think as the big day approaches. We've both been down this road before but its different this time. We both have come out of 20 year plus marriages so we know what to expect. We both know what we want and what we don't. We have been together 4 years so there are no surprises. That being said I still feel the need to say this.
I promise to put you second only to God. I honestly believe you are the gift God has sent me. After our first go round with marriage we could have both been turned off by the thought of committing to another human being. I will not take lightly that you believed in me enough to give me your heart.
   I promise I will be with you for as long as the Good Lord gives me.  I have never had a another person love me like you do. Therefore I choose to stay. You have my heart.
    I promise to always take interest in the things that interest you even if it means watching a thousand hours of Harry Potter or getting all geeked out to go to some Harry Potter resort for vacation.  I want you to know that first its not all about me. Second your likes and dislikes are important to me.
   I promise to spend as much time doing things together as possible. Even if it's just sitting on the patio watching a sunset.
   I promise to protect you. I want you to always feel safe. I want to be your protector your muscle. I will always have your back unconditionally.
  I promise I will be your sounding board when you have had a rough day and accept I can't fix everything. Sometimes you just need an ear and a shoulder.
   I promise that I will be here through good and bad. I will be your constant. I want to be the one who wipes the tears from your eyes or hear your laughter.
  I promise I will always provide for you to the best of my ability. We will work together to build not just a house but a home. I will support your family to the best of my ability whether it be financially or emotionally.
   I promise to always try to make you laugh. Your laughter brightens my day.
    I can't wait to grow old with you and show you I am a man of my word. Words are cheap but actions say it all I promise.