Dear Husband, I had a hard time choosing an anniversary card for you. One that was realistic and reflects all we have been though. Most of those cards sounded so trite and shallow. I didn’t want to settle for some sing-songy card that took for granted the blood sweat and tears we have endured in…
This summer we decided to get our little mini aussie puppy. It stressed me out BEYOND belief. Like, seriously people. I stressed out more about getting baby Oakley than I stressed about brain surgery. Seeing that little six-pound puppy running around our house (whom I couldn’t control) nearly made me go crazy. Fast forward seven…
I would like to fill you in on a little secret. I am in no way qualified to write on this blog. Sometimes, I feel like I am in no way qualified to be married! I am sure if you are at all close to me, you have wondered why I have a marriage blog…
Since today is Thanksgiving, and this is a marriage blog, I thought I would fuse those two topics, and talk about why I am thankful. Novel, I know. I also would like to thank a few people who happen to be rocks in my life, currently. First of all, I know it can be challenging…
Today’s post is from our friend, Chris duMond, who blogs letters to his 20-year-old self at ChrisduMond.com. Here are some awesome truths he has learned about marriage over the years: Dear 20-Year-Old Me, In 10 years, you’ll be married to the most amazing woman on the planet. You will spend the rest of your life trying to figure…
Define “Cute.” I stood in front of my mirror the other day and thought, “Surely that is not me!” I hoped it was just bad lighting or something. I definitely wasn’t too pleased. I don’t have a lot of time these days to dedicate a beauty regimen, and the kids don’t really care if I…
Midlife is a strange place to be. It is sort of like being at two parties at once. Do I want to go dance to loud music and hit a piñata filled with candy, or do I want to go sip wine over candlelight while a classical guitarist serenades me? Am I craving adventure, or…
Dear Father, I lift up my husband and his job up to you. I ask that you be with him while he is at work, and bless his efforts. Give him strength, patience, and wisdom in the situations he faces and the tasks he completes. I pray he feels Your nearness and your peace each…
I finished grocery shopping and was on my way home. I pulled up to the red light and instantly noticed a man to my right, bundled up in a tattered coat. He was hopping from side to side a little, most likely trying to stay warm in the frigid cold. His face looked red and…
I know the situation very well—we’re out with friends, I say something before thinking, and my husband brings it up later. I didn’t mean anything by it in the moment, but looking back, maybe it wasn’t the best way to handle the situation. But he’s probably overreacting anyway, right? It depends on the situation, but…