Hello Blogland!
We
have finally returned from our vacation traipsing all over the State of
Alaska. Let me tell you it is NO joke when they tell you this State is
twice the size of Texas! I saw so much of this beautiful State and met
many state birds mosquitos, they're biters! Just for
an update- we will never, never, never be friends. But- more on that
crazy adventure later!
I was sitting at home yesterday
while the Hubs was on duty (staying on
the boat for 24hrs) when BAM I started thinking about him, and us, and
our life. Since this was the first time I had been home alone in over a
month it was a shock that my inner dialogue came back. I guess it was
on vacation too! I started thinking that I really am so thankful to
have a Husband who's in it to win
it well, I mean he already won me so what more is there?? and here for the long, yet enjoyable, haul. This thought then, of course, sparked a Pinterest sesh where I found this:
Marriage
is a verb. I found this quote on the Happy Wives Club and it rang true
to me. We've been married for almost a year and a half now, together
for 4ish years and I always thought it would be easy. I was always told
it should be easy. Well, It is easy some days and we never want to
leave the other's side, we giggle and are silly and lovie the whole day-
and then there are other days. Granted these days are VERY few
and FAR between, but I'd be lying if I said they didn't happen. Now,
these are not the days you talk about with people, unless your super
close, and these are not the days you see on Facebook. Does that mean it's not official?
These days are the days that need the most attention. These are the
days where that little voice inside you may say- until death do us
part? You look at that little voice and say YES. If you want it, you
put the work in and this lady is in it for the long haul.
Hello Random- I know.
But after 13 days together with two kiddos, one hotel snaffou and
almost 20hrs in the car, there wasn't a lot of "reflection time". I was
thankful for a break yesterday and I finally had the time to reflect on
the wonderful time we actually had. My Husband and I are constantly
working on our marriage and learning about each other. I want to
remember that and appreciate the drive we both have for each other.
Don't forget to stop and smell the roses when it shines and dance in the
rain when it- well, rains duh.
Until next time...
This is great! We all need to stop and smell the roses!
ReplyDeleteSo insightful and so true, after almost 12 years together and 7 married. Some days are great and some months are tough but you push through and work hard because, hey, for better or for worse..:-)
ReplyDeleteSo true! Dance in the rain!
DeleteSO true ladies! Smell the roses and dance in the rain!
ReplyDeleteI loved this and saved that pin!! I'm not married but I love getting to read stuff like this, which gives me a glimpse into what marriage is like. Just like with life in general, there are going to be times that are smooth sailing and other times that are much more difficult. When we remove the expectation that it should be easy and that the other person is responsible for our happiness, we allow true love to flourish and exist and endure. Thank you for writing about this!! :)
ReplyDelete--Erika
http://www.chimerikal.com
That is so sweet! Just keepin it real here!
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