2. My Lord, hear my joy, listen to my prayer. I, Ramona, that stands before you today, ready
and prepared with the sanctity and purity to enter the Chuppah according to the rite
of Moses and Israel with James, beseech you, my Lord, and the Lord of my fathers, who remembers
the mothers, forgive the transgressions of your nation, Israel, and pardon us for all
of our transgressions. Bless us as it is written, and God will love you and will bless you and
multiply you. God will rest the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your land. May this
hour be an hour of mercy and a desirable time before you. Amen.
Amen.
As I look around the room at all the faces filled with love, I already know that this
marriage will be blessed. Blessed with joys and triumphs, blessed with love and strength,
blessed with happiness and joy.
My late mother always said, tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life, so don't
waste it. Sure, you won't.
The two of you have been through so much already that most married people wouldn't have been able
to overcome, which tells me that your marriage will only be that much stronger. I've never seen
two people more meant to be together. The love you share is one of honesty, respect,
and lots and lots of laughter.
You are the one right beside you. It's where I belong from this moment on.
From this moment I have been blessed. I live only for your happiness, help for your love.
I give my last breath. I give my last breath.
I give my hand to you for my heart.
When the two of you enter a room, it's filled with light. And James, you have that
English discipline and distinct style combined with a kind and caring soul.
And Ramona, you have a special exuberance and enthusiasm, and you've shown the courage to
blaze a new path in your life.
From this moment on.
When my rhythm starts to play, dance with me, make me sway.
Like a lazy ocean hunts the shore, hold me close, sway me more.
Like a flower bending in the breeze, and with me, sway with ease.
When we dance, you have a way with me, stay with me, sway with me.
Other dancers may be on the floor, nevermise, we'll see only you.
Only you have the magic technique, when we sway, I go weep, I go weep.
I can hear the sound of the wind blow before it begins.
When you feel there's only you, no harm, sway me smooth, sway me now.
