Tag: Marriage

Building an Outdoor Space as Marriage Therapy

This project took more planning than I am capable of. It’s a good thing my husband is so awesome. We wanted to build a pergola behind our house for years. We did it this spring, and I love …

Marriage Roadtrip 2018

As we head into summer, it’s appropriate to share a bit about our kick-off vacation. This is the first time we took a vacation as empty-nesters. We have done a mission trip, weekend get-away and trips individually for …

25 to Life: A Small Reflection

25 years to life. Sept 12, 1992 my John and I were married. We were kids. I was 18, he was 19 and we had no idea how the future would play out. After 25 years of wedded …

Marriage Is…

This is marriage. It is holding her hand when things are uncertain. It’s sitting at the hospital for hours, waiting for news about her dad. It’s dropping your plans to go to the ER because his mom has …

Twenty-Four Years & Counting

My husband remembers everything. Our first kiss, (middle school cafeteria) our first date,(Christmas Vacation Movie) our first everything. He remembers it all like it was yesterday, and I am grateful. I am grateful for the man God has …

Renovating Our Vintage Camper as Marriage Therapy

If you are looking for high adventure and bonding with your spouse, look no further than a renovation project. There is nothing quite like diving into a large unknown with the person you are married to. Much like …

Respecting My Single Friends

I read a lot of things. I have a lot of single friends. I have to be honest- I do not envy them one bit. Hubs and I were married right after I graduated high school- in September. …

In The Garden

In the garden I find time to make all of those life adjustments I need to make, right when I need to make them. I can weed out my frustrations and create something beautiful at the same time.  …