Today is “Water a Flower” Day! In honor of such a festive occasion, I think we all should plant some flowers, water them, and watch them grow (or, in our case, hire someone to do it and have the rain water them ~smile~). Neither Eric nor I have a green thumb, but I do enjoy the flowers that bloom in my neighbors’ yard each year. Their house is close enough to us that it is almost like having beautiful blooms in our own yard. Since everything goes back to relationships with me, the act of watering flowers makes me think of couples watering and nourishing each other. Many couples “plant … [Read more...]
Connecting with your Sweetie’s Friends
Eric has some terrific friends – some solid, God-fearing, edifying friends. They are top-notch husbands and fathers and I am so glad they are not afraid to be honest with Eric (and vice versa, of course ~smile~). Eric was the first in his group of friends to get married; so, in the beginning, we were the “old married couple” and our single friends would come over for birthday parties and game nights. But a few short years later, they all got married and had children. So, our time together is not the same. We have to be intentional to make sure we all see each other. One of his friends lives … [Read more...]
Bullying – Connection’s Nemesis
If there is one action in this entire world I cannot stand, it is bullying. Even as a kid on the playground, I could not stand to hear or see another child bullied. On one hand, it is easy to hate the bully. He is a monster! She is an arrogant princess who lives to put other girls down! But truthfully, the bully is probably hurting immensely. What other reason do people have to push others down unless they feel lower than dirt themselves? Bullies often have a gang they are trying to impress, and there is almost always a wound in the bully’s heart that drives such vicious behavior. {Eric’s … [Read more...]
Tips to Remember When Planning Your Honeymoon (Preparing for the Honeymoon, Part 3)
When I was ten, I was already dreaming about my honeymoon. My best friend recalls me floating down the beach in an inner tube, completely unaware of how far I had drifted. When they finally got my attention, they asked me why I had floated so far. My response? “I was on my honeymoon in Hawaii.” Daydreaming has always been an issue for me. ~smile~ Something to bear in mind when you are planning your honeymoon is the fact that people dream of “this amazing trip” for many years. Often, when we dream of something for so long, reality does not do it justice. So, I would encourage you to go into … [Read more...]
Freedom from Shame – Letting Go of the Past (Preparing for the Honeymoon, Part 2)
The honeymoon is an exciting time in a couple’s life. They have made it through the wedding; they are officially married; and now before the challenges and responsibilities of married life take hold, they get to enjoy some time alone in an enchanting location. Honeymoons are considered “good” by most people. But for some, the impending honeymoon evokes feelings of sadness. “Why didn’t I wait?” “I wish I could take my virginity back.” “I wish I could look forward to being with my future spouse without these feelings of shame and regret.” The Past Talk Eric and I are firm believers in … [Read more...]
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