STILL IN LOVE AFTER ALL THIS TIME
Greetings Happily Married Blogger Friends! I've missed you so much! Its been a very long time since I've written to you. Life has been extremely busy for me, since we last talked. I have a new job, my oldest son went away to college, and my youngest son is headed to high school. You'll be happy to know that with all this going on, I am still making time for love in my life. In fact, my marriage is priority #1. No matter whats on the agenda, my husband comes first. I am blessed to report that we are still in love after all this time. I would even go as far as to say that I feel closer to my husband now, than I ever have before. Marriage is really becoming "FUN" for us. We are laughing so much these days. Our wedding anniversary is fast approaching. Counting the years we dated before we tied the knot, we've been together a total of 21 years and through many ups and downs.... I STILL LOVE HIM!
I'm getting emotional as I write these words because I prayed for days like this. Being his wife is a dream come true. I dreamed of having a family that enjoyed meals together and quality time. I asked God to show me how to give and receive love, without fear. I never knew that a love this fulfilling was possible but, I sure hoped that it was. One thing that I've learned is that love has the potential to be as great as you can imagine. Take a moment to close your eyes and visualize the ultimate connection you would like to have with your spouse. What does it feel like? What does it look and sound like? Is it your desire to be more intimate? Would you like more social activity? Grade and evaluate your relationship. The evaluation will serve as a guideline for where you are and where you would like to be. Your ultimate relationship status will take a lot of work, time, and effort, (((like anything else of value worth having))). But its definitely obtainable! In the words of T.I.P. "YOU CAN HAVE WHATEVER YOU LIKE!" hehehe* Just commit to getting to that level and focus on the rewards. They will be too great to number.
Some people desire houses, cars, and material things. They hope that these things will validate them and bring them contentment. However, I earnestly desire one thing out of this life.... I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY! Whatever you do, don't gauge marital success on how much money you have in the bank. One has nothing to do with the other. All you need is love to build your marriage. Love is a motivator to get money and all the other necessities for comfortable living. I feel like the wealthiest woman in the world when my husband and I are in sync. When I look around my house at smiling children that are healthy, I wouldn't trade this for a trillion dollars. May seem silly to some but, I choose to value the weightier things that spousal companionship has to offer, rather than putting emphasis on gaining worldly possessions. Please don't misunderstand my point. There's nothing wrong with having wealth and success. I wish you great prosperity! To be able to live comfortable and have enough to give to others is a blessing. I'm not oblivious to the benefits of wealth. The Bible says, "Money answers all things" but it doesn't say.... Money is everything* Don't let greed get in the way of building a happiness legacy that will live on forever through your children and your children's children. If we put as much emphasis on succeeding at creating a happy home, as we do into gaining social status, we will see marriages stay together. Let's get back to what's really important and then when all the other "Success and its benefits" come.... It will be much more enjoyable. Its called (((BALANCE))) having every aspect of your life on the right track is the goal.
Love has found me and I am so grateful. I want to offer advice to others on how to enhance your relationship by letting go of anger and embracing the notion that love can make you better. Love can make you a better wife, parent, and friend. Love can fill voids that are obvious and love can also bridge gaps you never knew existed. If you desire a "Happy Marriage" you can have it! Love is all you need. Being in love is fun and exhilarating. Love can make an old man feel young. Love can make a poor man feel rich. Love can make a sick man well. Love covers our mistakes and flaws. Love makes you feel beautiful! Love makes you dream bigger. Love whispers away all insecure thoughts and replaces them with confident reassurance. This is why we must invite love into our marriages and ask her to have her way. Rearrange anything that makes her uncomfortable. The answer to staying married is to know the width, depth, and height of Loves power and tapping into that force on a continual basis.
You may be guilty of taking your relationship for granted, not being grateful for what you have, or not putting in the effort it deserves. Its easy to let circumstance cloud your unification. If you haven't been an attentive partner lately or if you are feeling like your marriage could use a tuneup, you can start over today. Purpose in your heart to renew your commitment to one another. From this day forward, don't neglect to acknowledge the blessing of marriage. Esteem your union without shame. Be proud of what you have built and how far you have come. Keep learning about each other. Keep inventing ways to make things exciting and fresh. Love wholeheartedly, without fear of rejection or abandonment. You didn't give up when things got difficult. You hung in there through the rough times. You've grown and evolved as a couple and that deserves applause. You too can look back over the time that has passed and declare with great pride.... WE ARE STILL IN LOVE AFTER ALL THIS TIME. Feels great right? Enjoy this "Fun" season of your marriage, You've earned it. Job well done Happily married folk... O.k.? O.k.!
I'm getting emotional as I write these words because I prayed for days like this. Being his wife is a dream come true. I dreamed of having a family that enjoyed meals together and quality time. I asked God to show me how to give and receive love, without fear. I never knew that a love this fulfilling was possible but, I sure hoped that it was. One thing that I've learned is that love has the potential to be as great as you can imagine. Take a moment to close your eyes and visualize the ultimate connection you would like to have with your spouse. What does it feel like? What does it look and sound like? Is it your desire to be more intimate? Would you like more social activity? Grade and evaluate your relationship. The evaluation will serve as a guideline for where you are and where you would like to be. Your ultimate relationship status will take a lot of work, time, and effort, (((like anything else of value worth having))). But its definitely obtainable! In the words of T.I.P. "YOU CAN HAVE WHATEVER YOU LIKE!" hehehe* Just commit to getting to that level and focus on the rewards. They will be too great to number.
Some people desire houses, cars, and material things. They hope that these things will validate them and bring them contentment. However, I earnestly desire one thing out of this life.... I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY! Whatever you do, don't gauge marital success on how much money you have in the bank. One has nothing to do with the other. All you need is love to build your marriage. Love is a motivator to get money and all the other necessities for comfortable living. I feel like the wealthiest woman in the world when my husband and I are in sync. When I look around my house at smiling children that are healthy, I wouldn't trade this for a trillion dollars. May seem silly to some but, I choose to value the weightier things that spousal companionship has to offer, rather than putting emphasis on gaining worldly possessions. Please don't misunderstand my point. There's nothing wrong with having wealth and success. I wish you great prosperity! To be able to live comfortable and have enough to give to others is a blessing. I'm not oblivious to the benefits of wealth. The Bible says, "Money answers all things" but it doesn't say.... Money is everything* Don't let greed get in the way of building a happiness legacy that will live on forever through your children and your children's children. If we put as much emphasis on succeeding at creating a happy home, as we do into gaining social status, we will see marriages stay together. Let's get back to what's really important and then when all the other "Success and its benefits" come.... It will be much more enjoyable. Its called (((BALANCE))) having every aspect of your life on the right track is the goal.
Love has found me and I am so grateful. I want to offer advice to others on how to enhance your relationship by letting go of anger and embracing the notion that love can make you better. Love can make you a better wife, parent, and friend. Love can fill voids that are obvious and love can also bridge gaps you never knew existed. If you desire a "Happy Marriage" you can have it! Love is all you need. Being in love is fun and exhilarating. Love can make an old man feel young. Love can make a poor man feel rich. Love can make a sick man well. Love covers our mistakes and flaws. Love makes you feel beautiful! Love makes you dream bigger. Love whispers away all insecure thoughts and replaces them with confident reassurance. This is why we must invite love into our marriages and ask her to have her way. Rearrange anything that makes her uncomfortable. The answer to staying married is to know the width, depth, and height of Loves power and tapping into that force on a continual basis.
You may be guilty of taking your relationship for granted, not being grateful for what you have, or not putting in the effort it deserves. Its easy to let circumstance cloud your unification. If you haven't been an attentive partner lately or if you are feeling like your marriage could use a tuneup, you can start over today. Purpose in your heart to renew your commitment to one another. From this day forward, don't neglect to acknowledge the blessing of marriage. Esteem your union without shame. Be proud of what you have built and how far you have come. Keep learning about each other. Keep inventing ways to make things exciting and fresh. Love wholeheartedly, without fear of rejection or abandonment. You didn't give up when things got difficult. You hung in there through the rough times. You've grown and evolved as a couple and that deserves applause. You too can look back over the time that has passed and declare with great pride.... WE ARE STILL IN LOVE AFTER ALL THIS TIME. Feels great right? Enjoy this "Fun" season of your marriage, You've earned it. Job well done Happily married folk... O.k.? O.k.!
That's so nice
ReplyDeleteThat's nice at least someone is happy!
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