For my last birthday, my husband gave me a beautiful journal and inside he wrote five things for which he was thankful and then gave me instructions to write five things I'm thankful for everyday. It quickly became one of my favorite parts of the day. Usually journals I write in get partially filled and then tossed aside, but this journal is special and holds such a long-lasting purpose that I am determined to write in it daily. Since I have been writing in the journal, I have found that my outlook on life is brighter. There is always something for which to be thankful, big and small. I've … [Read more...]

Some days are just rough. Perhaps the minute you got out of bed, today, things started to go wrong. Maybe you scalded yourself in the shower, nicked yourself shaving, forgot your coffee on the way to work, and received a speeding ticket as you were running late. From time to time, all of us have a rough day. Perhaps, normally, you are usually happy in the morning and maybe you even sing as you get ready and leave for work with a big smile on your face. The normal behavior we present is what our future spouse will typically expect. However, in this post, I’m addressing those times where you or … [Read more...]