My marriage

It was 2 days after my mom found out about my pregnancy. I was still a minor, and for state insurance, they're income was slightly higher than the limit. If I wanted to be covered, I needed to get emancipated- ASAP. Time was running short.

I asked my mom to take me to get a marriage license with Leo. Leo was 17 at the time, and I was 16. We both needed our parents there. We go to the court house, and fill out the paperwork. Hand over the $112.00 it costs for the filing and copy.

We head out of there. Now it was our job to find a priest to marry us- BEFORE tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
My first pre-natal appointment was then. If I wanted to get care, I had to be emancipated, and have proof of it. I was filling out the insurance forms then, as well, and needed the marriage license.

I called the Bishop of my church at 8:30 at night. He was getting ready to leave for the night, but by some grace of God, he asked us to come in. We were casually dressed and it was really quick.
Before we married, the Bishop talked to us for awhile. He said some encouraging things and reminded us how rewarding marriage is. He reiterated that compromise is key in a healthy relationship.

We had two witnesses, for legal purposes, the Bishop, and of course- ourselves. We said our "I do's" and were both holding back a tear. I love this man- I want to spend my life with him.

We walked out of there, and went home. We were no longer a "dating couple" -- We were MARRIED.