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...]
Preparing for the Wedding Night (Preparing for the Honeymoon, Part 1)
The ceremony is over, you have danced the night away, and finally you are alone in the car waving goodbye to your friends and family. You are headed to your evening destination. It’s here. We actually made it. Tonight is the night! Like the wedding day, the wedding night is something people dream of for years. Some would say that women dream of the wedding day and men dream of the wedding night; but, I can assure you, women dream of the wedding night too. ~smile~ Couples plan the wedding meticulously, but they often have no plan for the wedding night. We will go to a room and have sex! … [Read more...]
Minimizing Last-Minute Wedding Stress (Preparing for the Wedding, Part 3)
When I was planning my wedding, someone told me that once the wedding day came, the little details we brides all worry about would not seem as important. Once you are getting your hair and makeup done and it hits you, “I’m getting married today!” how many Hershey kisses are on each reception table just does not matter so much. The week of my wedding, I met my brother-in-law and his family and my husband’s best friend from California. I drove to North Carolina to get last minute details situated (or to do what my godmother directed me to do as I was a bit clueless ~smile~). I made one of my … [Read more...]
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