Thank you, everyone, for all the kind words and congratulations for Cullen and I. He's already posted and mentioned it, but I need to add my voice to his. Part of me wishes that I could say that life changed dramatically once we were married, but in truth the change occurred months earlier, when we found ourselves here, from two vastly different universes but finding in one another a person to whom we were each drawn against all probability. Never in my life have I imagined that I would find anyone to whom I am so well matched, who complements me in every way. I believe that I am a better person with him, and the person he sees in me inspires me to become that person. I am braver, more confident, and more comfortable with myself. Perhaps the institution of marriage does not mean as much here as it does elsewhere; perhaps it means more. But by partaking in a simple, beautiful ceremony, he and I both have pledged to join our lives together. He is my love, and I thank you all for sharing even a part of our journey with us, just by being here in Mount Weather.
I wish all of you, belatedly, a joyous and happy new year, and hope that we all may prosper in every way.