For as long as I can remember, I've heard that marriage is hard. I've heard that it takes work and that not all days are great. But I'll be really … [Read more...] about Marriage is Hard
About Me
Taking Care
I know it's been quiet over here and I hate that. I really want to encourage young wives and young moms and those ladies who really want to know what … [Read more...] about Taking Care
Green Beans
I sent him to our produce guy for the stuff from our list. He came home with 3 overflowing bags of green beans. "They'll keep awhile," I said. "Why … [Read more...] about Green Beans
All the Small Things
I love that look in a newlywed's eyes as she talks about her husband and how he is so wonderful, she will follow him anywhere, and he has no … [Read more...] about All the Small Things
Lessons in Humility
I used to be a teacher, so I LOVE themes. I love that without meaning to, this week, Nina and I both blogged about humility. (See her's here and mine … [Read more...] about Lessons in Humility
Humble Pie
You know how after Thanksgiving, you eat leftovers for a few days, and it's nice? When it's gets to be a week, it's more difficult; not as moist or … [Read more...] about Humble Pie
Real Conflict Follow Up
For those of you who missed it, I encourage you first to go back and read my blog post from Tuesday, because I want to go back and touch on a few … [Read more...] about Real Conflict Follow Up
Filled with Treasure
It was a few weeks before Christmas. After moving all over Ohio, tradition had become pretty important for the young wife. She had lost quite a bit of … [Read more...] about Filled with Treasure
The Journey
Let me ask you a question: when you do something big, something hard, something that changes your habits - is it easier/more enjoyable/more fun to do … [Read more...] about The Journey
New Mercies I See
I’ll be honest – I have no idea how I’ll look back and remember the early years of our marriage and child-rearing. I’m guessing, like many others I … [Read more...] about New Mercies I See