Take Five
Have you ever been tempted to say, “As soon as this exam is over, this difficult rotation is over or as soon as this project is done, then we’ll take time for our marriage?” Or maybe you have said, “As soon … Continue reading
How Would You Liked to Be Loved?
I looked at my husband, Steve, after yet another argument and thought: It’s got to be better to live apart than with all this strife. Steve was busy setting up his first surgery practice in Ohio, a process that consumed all his time and … Continue reading
Garage Sale Shenanigans
Our fundraiser this year was a Garage Sale. Organizing donations from dozens of families is not an easy job, but Lindsey made it run like a well-oiled machine! The entire week prior to the sale was spent sorting and pricing … Continue reading
Marriage Moment: Just For Fun
Life can be pretty stressful with multiple demands placed on your marriage. Look for opportunities just to have fun. Try these simple ideas to stay connected with your spouse. 1. Choose one night a week to curl up together on … Continue reading
Marriage Moment: Handling Disagreements in a Mature Way
Sarah Groves describes it well in her song, It’s Me, “Weather came and caught us off guard/ we were just laughing and feelin’ alright/ had such a great time just last night/ we walked into a minefield undetected/ you took … Continue reading
Making Your Home a Refuge
Refuge – a shelter, or protection from danger, difficulty. 2. A place of safety; shelter, safe retreat. Sunday Steve and I went to visit Stan Hywett Hall. It’s a beautiful manor in Akron, Ohio built in 1915 that is open … Continue reading
Marriage Moment: Welcoming Your Husband Home
The first three minutes when you greet your husband at the door, sets the tone for the rest of the evening. When you greet your husband with a smile, a hug, and a lingering kiss, you are starting the evening … Continue reading