Love is patient, love is kind
November 7, 2012I couldn't be happier that Obama was re-elected, but what drove me to tears was the fact that gay marriage passed everywhere it was on the ballot. Things are changing.
I watched this video the other day with Henry and Scott and I cried and cried. And Henry was like, what's the big deal, here? Of course people who love each other should be married.
Of course. Henry's growing up in a country where, state by state, people are catching on. Of course, of course.
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Reader Comments (16)
love is love is love. totally crying now, thank you very much. beautiful. xo
That was lovely.
I'm Canadian, and proud that we "get it" here. (For the most part; haters be everywhere.)
I really don't understand how or why people care where you put your what, or who you love. Quite frankly, I don't even care what most people did on the weekend.
That is such a gorgeous video and it's beautifully shot.
Thanks for sharing that video. So beautiful...
So, so, SO proud of my state (WA), both for passing our marriage equality initiative and for being home to Macklemore and Mary Lambert. My oldest son has three kids in his class this year who are being raised by same-sex parents. He was APPALLED to learn that his friends' parents weren't allowed to be married.
He was also insulted to learn that opponents were suggesting they were simply acting in their children's best interest; to, in fact, *protect* their children. His response: "What? I don't need to be PROTECTED from gay people. I'm FINE with them getting married if they want to. If you people want to be jerks about it, that's YOUR thing. Own that. Don't blame your jerkiness on ME!"
I've never seen an 11-year-old sputter with such indignation. Made me proud. :)
More weddings are so good for this country!!
Lovely video...
So glad that many of us are finally "getting" it.
what a beautiful video! so well done, I was in tears as well. Thank you for posting. Things are changing and it is SO exciting!
Yes, yes, yes.
Yes but intolerance is still huge. People are hated and mocked more than ever for their feelings and beliefs.
I think you're right, Jen, that we shouldn't be complacent (it's a little like thinking that we're in a "post-racial" society because we have a black President). Is it really more than ever? I wonder. I don't have the numbers on that.
I am all for not patting ourselves on the back TOO hard, however! There is work to be done, no question.
We couldn't be more happier here in Washington State! We are very much looking forward to gay weddings with open marijuana bars (instead of liquor and beer). Sadly, legalization of pot had a more support than marriage equality - but we take what we can get.
Hope this finds you well and happy! xoxo.
PS. Macklemore is really the nicest guy in the world. He did a concert for my daughter's high school just because they asked him to. Then he spent 45 minutes hanging out after the concert to legions of beaming girls.
This post was awesome, fantastic and amazing all rolled into one! Couldn't agree more. We have to be on our way to ending bigotry and racism in this county! Bravo Alice!
I too watched with tears streaming down my cheeks. I remember watching the Ellen TV episode and knowing something powerful was happening. I college I marched on Washington with my friends for equality for all. I was a member of the gay/straight alliance that thought gay marriage would never come. I am so lucky that I am able to be married to my husband, yet men and women I know cannot marry their same sex partners in our state. It makes me insane. But I believe with all I am that this is within our grasp. And to know that my son, who is five, is growing up in a country that is breaking down barriers faster than he is learning his sight words...well, I am left speechless. There may be days when the talking heads make me feel we are headed into bad places, but I have hope. Our youth, our children give me hope.
Awesome video!
Absolutely lovey! Yes! Love is patient. Love is kind.