All their carefully thought-out plans didn’t fall into place today but, they were still standing at the altar professing their love and vows, and that’s all that really mattered.
Life would always be a combination of surprises, heartache, good and bad times, just as the vows predicted.
She and Angus found that out when fate literally threw them off the train together. Who knew what was ahead for them, if they’d live in Clear Creek forever or roam the world even, but she trusted Angus and he respected her viewpoint. She’d stand beside Angus no matter what they had to face in the future.
“Da,” Angus interrupted his father and looked at her. Now what? Something else she hadn’t planned for today, but she wasn’t worried.
“Would you mind if we finished with our own words, after you pronounce us husband and wife?”
“That’s fine. Wait until after the benediction.”
Angus took Daisy’s hands again and gave a slight squeeze as he smiled at her.
“Angus and Daisy, in so much as the two of you have agreed to live together in holy Matrimony, have promised your love for each other by these vows, the giving of this ring and the joining of your hands, I now declare you to be husband and wife.”
Pastor raised his right hand and prayed, “May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance unto you, and give you peace. Amen.
“Son, your turn, but don’t forget to kiss your bride.”
Everyone in the congregation chuckled as they waited to see what Angus had planned.
“I want to do this in honor of my parents, and in memory of my mother and your parents.”
Her dear new husband had turned sentimental. But what did he plan to do?
“We’ve said parts of wedding vows to each other ever since…we started falling in love actually, all in teasing, but at the same time it was preparing us for today. I’d like to go through the whole version with you now.”
Daisy waited for him to start, but he paused. “You need to say the first line, Daisy.”
“All right.” Daisy cleared her throat and started the vows. “For better, for worse.”
“For richer, for poorer,” Angus answered back.
“In sickness and in health,” Daisy countered.
“To love and to cherish,” Angus pulled her hands against his chest.
“Till death us do part,” Daisy whispered.
“This is my solemn vow,” Angus wrapped his arms around her and waited for her to say…
“So you need to kiss your bride,” Daisy teased him, knowing now why she had to start the vow.
Oh and what a wonderful kiss she received from her husband. Angus was truly a groom of honor…and love.
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Dear Reader:
I hope you enjoyed reading Angus’ and Daisy’s story in Angus’ Trust. Please help other readers discover my books by recommending them to family and friends, either by word of mouth or writing a review. I’d really appreciate it.
This series’ setting is based around the famous old cowtown of Ellsworth, Kansas. The town of Clear Creek though, is fictional, based on the many little towns which sprang up as the railroad was built across Kansas.
This particular area is now the current Kanopolis State Park in central Kansas. Being local to where I live, I’ve hiked the park’s hiking trails where it’s easy to visualize what the area looked like in 1886—because it remains the same now—as then.
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Linda K. Hubalek
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Grooms with Honor Stories and Series (available and future titles)
Nolan’s Vow (Nolan and Holly) Story in the Montana Sky Kindle World
Elof’s Mission (Elof and Linnea) Story in the Montana Sky Kindle World
Angus’ Trust (Angus and Daisy)
Fergus’ Honor (Fergus and Iris)
Gabe’s Pledge (Gabe and Iva Mae)
Mack’s Care (Mack and Pansy)
Cullen’s Love (Cullen and Rose)
Seth’s Promise (Seth and Lilly)
Tully’s Faith (Tully and Violet)
Brides with Grit Series in order:
Rania Ropes a Rancher (Rania and Jacob) FREE
Millie Marries a Marshal (Millie and Adam)
Hilda Hogties a Horseman (Hilda and Noah)
Cora Captures a Cowboy (Cora and Dagmar)
Sarah Snares a Soldier (Sarah and Marcus)
Cate Corrals a Cattleman (Cate and Isaac)
Darcie Desires a Drover (Darcie and Reuben)
Tina Tracks a Trail Boss (Tina and Leif)
Lorna Loves a Lawyer (Lorna and Lyle)
Helen Heals a Hotelier (Helen and Ethan)
Also, read Lilly: Bride of Illinois, a spin-off book in the American Mail-Order Brides Series.
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Historical Fiction Books by Linda K. Hubalek
Trail of Thread Series
Trail of Thread
Thimble of Soil
Stitch of Courage
Strong Women: The Complete Trail of Thread Series
Butter in the Well Series
Butter in the Well
Prairie Bloomin’
Egg Gravy
Looking Back
Planting Dreams Series
Planting Dreams
Cultivating Hope
Harvesting Faith
Kansas Dreams: The Complete Planting Dreams Series
Kansas Quilter Series
Tying the Knot
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About the Author
Linda Hubalek grew up on the Kansas prairie, always wanting to be a farmer like her parents and ancestors. After earning a college degree in Agriculture, marriage took Linda away from Kansas as her husband worked in engineering jobs in several states.
Meanwhile, Linda wrote historical fiction books about pioneer women who homesteaded in Kansas between 1854 to the early 1900s, especially her Swedish immigrant ancestors.
Linda Hubalek and her husband eventually moved back home to Kansas, where they raised American buffalo (bison) for a dozen years.
Linda is currently writing sweet historical western romances set in the 1800s.
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