So, we kept quiet (only informing our parents and a very few choice friends) and kept going. On April 28th, 2011, at 6pm, surrounded by Shawn's mom and sister, my friend Laura, and our children, we had a full marriage ceremony and exchanged vows. (Jacob was not there due to him just having surgery and not feeling well.) It was very sweet and romantic. We are so happy with the out come. And I couldn't be happier to be his bride.
Nothing went right, as it never does, but somehow by the time we were standing in front of Pastor Dennis, all dressed up (and me in four inch heels!!!!) everything seemed absolutely perfect! All I cared about was that I was standing with this man who has shown me so much love and devotion, and has shown me what love is really about, and I was about to be his in every legal way possible.
We exchanged rings, exchanged kisses, and the only person I could even see at that moment was him. Besides having my children, I have never before done anything in my life that has ever felt that right. I can't wait to get my copy of my marriage license in the mail. I am so excited to change my last name. I love being Mrs. Shawn McSwain. I know it is a little corny, but I refused to change my last name in my last marriage. And this time around, I want to do it and it feels right to do it. And just as importantly, my husband wants me to do it.
Thank you to everyone who has wished us well. I look back on when we met, and everyone who asked us both how long this was going to last, and I smile. We have had an incredible journey getting to this point. We have learned so much, and I can't wait to see what life is going to bring!
I finally have my prince. I finally have the fairy tail romance that I've always wanted. And I finally have an equal partner to share my life with.
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