Happy 46th Anniversary to Us! 46 years! And it’s certainly been quite a journey (no pun intended)! Would we change a thing? Not a chance. The peaks and valleys we experienced shaped not just our marriage but our perspective on marriage. Take a walk down our very own memory lane with us! Our relationship began […]
Aristotle said, ‘Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.’ There is much truth to that statement! In a marriage relationship, the more we understand ourselves, the better we can relate and connect with our spouse. Think about the way God built you: your habits, traits, and quirks – all the good and the bad […]
As I was headed to visit my daughter and her family recently, I happened upon this road sign. It’s pretty puzzling, isn’t it? My goal was to reach my destination on Azalea Drive – but is that the same as Cloverly Drive, Meadowdale Drive, and Morning Glory Drive? I was confused. The next step for […]
Studies have shown that of our daily thoughts, a staggering 80% are attributed to negative thoughts. Even more shocking? 95% of those thoughts are repeating themselves day after day. That’s enough to bring your entire day to a screeching (and somewhat depressing!) halt. If we allow it, our Inner Critic can take over, running wild […]
Let’s be honest. Marriage isn’t always the walk in the park or the pretty picture we see painted daily on social media. In fact, marriage can sometimes be downright patience-testing and frustrating. Those days when we would instead tuck our tails and run? We all have them. But, the decisions we make on those days […]
It’s my birthday! Each year when my birthday comes around, it tends to be bittersweet. There is so much to be grateful for, but I must admit – I really don’t like how that number keeps creeping up! But, let’s talk about some other reasons to celebrate, along with my birthday. First, I want to […]
Life is sailing along quite smoothly: a great job, picture-perfect kiddos who are active in all the things, a supportive spouse, and a wonderful church you attend with your family. You’re living out everything you’d ever wanted and dreamed of as a little girl! But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Your job […]
Growing up, most of us heard this from our moms: ‘If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.’ What a concept this is. Even though a thought forms in your head – it doesn’t have to come out of your mouth! Because we all know – what comes out of […]
Are Relationships Like The Movies? Don’t we enjoy a good, old-fashioned romantic comedy? Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love andthen maybe run into some trouble. They figure it out, then the boy proposes to girl (always inquite the grandest of styles!). Next? They get married, and then, of course, they live happilyever […]
I believe most of us have that ‘one’ friend, family member, or acquaintance; you know the one. You beeline for a completely different aisle when you see her in the grocery store! No time for this today! Why? The negativity, self-pity, and same-ole-story routine can be just plain exhausting. She’s choosing bitterness. Bitterness is a […]
