Many are the rewards and responsibilities

when a man and woman join as husband and wife.

Along with the union of bodies and souls,

there is also the sharing of one life.

Love invites two people together,

and leads them into the bonds of holy matrimony.

Then love flaunts its’ affections again

with the gift of each other’s families.

And that is what each of you are to me,

more than my in-laws, you are a gift.

Your arms have always been open and welcoming,

and thoughts of you give my spirit a lift.

Daily demands dip into my time,

and the minutes left are often too few.

Forgive me for not telling you often enough,

just how much I adore and appreciate each of you.