Word(less) Wednesday: Total Eclipse of the Heart

Pin it“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Matt 19:16 December 21, 2010: Solstice Lunar Eclipse Geoff Chester of the US Naval Observatory inspected a list of eclipses going back 2000 years. “Since Year 1, I can only find one previous instance of [...]

On Being Overwhelmed and Having a Partner

Pin itI have the sweetest husband in the world. There have been so many things this week that have me SOOOO immensely stressed out. Nothing catastrophic, mind you, I’m not curled into a fetal position… yet. Anyway, I’m going to take this opportunity to brag on my husband, because he is THE most awesome hubby [...]

Protect Your Marriage (and Money) With a Spending Communication Policy

Pin it A few days ago, an upbeat young woman called while my husband was out at a school concert. She mentioned that she had talked to Judd about an exciting vacation opportunity (time share pitch) on a coastal island. He had been very interested, but it was during dinner, so he had asked her [...]

An Exciting Date Without Leaving the House

Pin itNO!!! It’s not what you’re thinking! Please, people, I wouldn’t blog THAT! Anyway, here’s what we’re doing tonight: I’m taking a break from working! I won’t be within 10 feet of a computer at any moment! We had a weak moment in willpower last weekend, while we were visiting our college friends: We bought [...]

One Eye Closed

Pin itSomeone once told my husband that one should go into marriage with both eyes wide open, then close one afterward. Along those lines, I was reading an article in the dentist’s office today that stated that every married person should allow their spouse one fault that they never bring up to them. My husband [...]

All Husband are Idiots…

Pin it… if you watch TV or listen to the radio. And it kind of makes me mad! It makes me defensive for my sweet, smart, wonderful husband who does his best every day juggling work, helping with the chores, nurturing three little princesses, and dealing with me! I was coming home from the grocery [...]

A Dish Dilemma

Pin itI was reading one of my favorite blogs the other day. Lynnae at From Under the Clutter wrote a post entitled, “Submission is Not a Four-Letter Word.” Lynnae shared a story about how she submitted to her husband (after a little struggling), and how God blessed her and provided for the desires she had [...]

Real Men Never Go the Same Way Twice

Pin it Most men agree that they will rarely ask directions. If they’re not sure where to go next, they are at least sure that this road just has to get us there somehow. Don’t get me wrong. I admire this in a man. It was just this type of pioneer spirit that brought the [...]

Protect Your Marriage With a Spending Communication Policy

Pin itA few days ago, an upbeat young woman called while my husband was out at a school concert. She mentioned that she had talked to Judd about an exciting vacation opportunity (time share pitch) on a coastal island. He had been very interested, but it was during dinner, so he had asked her to [...]

Oh, No He Di-in’t!

Pin itWe went to a cousin’s wedding last weekend. I bought this dress earlier this summer. I thought it would be great to wear to weddings and such. I’ve stopped working out since then, so I tried it on the day before. Yes, I asked the forbidden question, but in a very creative way. “Honey, [...]

Man of the Year Awards

Pin it Ladies, try not to get too jealous when you read today’s post. I was encouraged by reading a post on SpeakingThruMe to examine what I say about others on my blog. I try to be very positive in general when speaking about my husband, Judd. But sometimes a funny anecdote, like setting things [...]

Restoration: My Marriage

Pin itThis post is kind of long, but I don’t know another way to tell the story. You will see why when you get to the end! It can be read alone, or as part of the Restoration Series. Most of my friends know that my husband and I met and married in a whirlwind. [...]

Woman to Woman – Keeping the Marriage Alive

Pin it Tips and Tricks – Keeping your marriage alive: Whether you’ve been married for 38 years, 8 years or are a newlywed, you’ve probably picked up a few keys to a happy marriage, one which is nurturing and continues to grow. Maybe your marriage has struggled, but you’ve found a road back to each [...]