It is June 26, 2015. I woke up this morning with my wife of 38 years at my side, it was the start of just another day.
As with most married Americans, we have come to take for granted the tax benefits of marriage, the property rights associated with marriage, and the protections offered to us as a married couple by our Social Security contributions. I have never questioned that my wife would be at my side in the event of a serious illness or injury or that she would have the opportunity to express my wishes to my physicians if I were rendered silent. None of this changed for us today because this was just another day.
There are some voices raised in anger and disgust about this day when nothing has changed for them. They cry that god will wreak a vengeance upon us, and that life as we know it will end… even though for them nothing has changed.
There are those among us, our friends, co-workers, brothers, sisters, even our children, who woke up this morning and it was not just another day. Much changed for them in this land of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. Those things of marriage that I have taken for granted for the last 38 years are now afforded to them without regard to the gender of the person that they are bonded to by Love. It’s about time… and welcome to my club.
Peace, Pete Schloss
Footnote: On June 26, 2015, same-sex marriage was established in all 50 States as the result of the ruling of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges.
Ron Ninemire says:
I really enjoy your comments. You have a wonderful way of expressing your thoughts. Also I have not told what a great person Christine is. Your marriage is an example of what married life should look like. Your children are fortunate to have experienced and observed such a marriage relationship. Your friend Ron Ninemire
Pete Schloss says:
Ron and Doreen, thank you for your kind words and friendship!