Ed and I met with another minister this weekend. This time, she really was a minister, so I was happy. And Ed . . . well, he was just happy he didn't have to look for another minister.

Rev. Maryanne McPherson is an interfaith minister, who has studied many of the world's religions. She seemed passionate about bringing spirituality into the wedding and willing to allow Ed and I to write our own wedding vows.

Ed and I plan to have a short welcome, a friend read something of his choosing, a blessing of the rings and our own wedding vows. We then plan to bring his children up for a family commitment ceremony followed by a sand ceremony.

Then we'll be married. By a minister. Yay!