Tag: spouse

Marriage and Truth

Here is the truth about marriage. You are either committed, or you are not. There is no middle of the road. Marriage is a relationship which requires consistent maintenance and work. There will be disagreements. There may be …

Left at Home

Are you familiar with the term “church widow?” For those of you who know exactly what I am talking about, I am not sure if I should apologize or applaud. Allow me to explain to those who may …

Vacation & Marriage: Waco, Texas

Waco Texas did not disappoint. There is a National Park built around an archeological dig site for the Mammoth. When I was planning our trip, I found the link in my search. I clicked on it expecting a …

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 …

Knowing when to Fold ‘Em

As you all probably know, my husband had a unique answer to my last question concerning advice to newlywed couples. After some thought, I decided this information can be applied to any marriage, new or progressed. Knowing basic …

Knowing When to “Hold ‘Em”

When I asked my hubs for his best marital advice to give a newlywed, he said this:   “You gotta know when to hold em, Know when to fold em. Know when to walk away, Know when to …