On Saturday, February 23, 2008, Kay and I were united in a Civil Union Ceremony. My daughter Amey took part in the service and same-sex partners, Bill and Casper, were witnesses and ring-bearers. The service was performed by Chaplain, Lucy Crichton, who is in the Pastoral Care Department here at Havenwood-Heritage Heights where Kay and I live.
Following the service we had a cake and champagne reception for the dozen guests assembled. That evening we were guests at an intimate dinner at the home of one our friends here on our campus.
Last evening we went out for our own celebration at the Common Man Restaurant in Concord and had roast beef dinners. That was our honeymoon but another will really take place in May when we go to Ogunquit, Maine for a few days.
We've decided to be known as Dr. and Mrs. Kay and Mary Lou Amsden-Fuller - what do you think? Has quite a ring to it, right?
We hope any New Hampshire men or women in a domestic partnership or, if you prefer, alternative lifestyles, will be moved to follow our lead. The legal protection of the state is now ours and remote family members cannot challenge end of life decisions, interfere with hospital visitations or fight wills or try to break trusts.
This is our heartfelt message of the day!
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