Opening an old journal I read, “I really wanted to go to the meetings this morning, but here I am in our apartment being a mother. Mothering doesn’t stop. Children’s needs don’t stop. Sick kids can’t be delegated. So once again I’m isolated and he, my husband, is not.” My words sprawled over the pages, […]
Because Anniversaries Matter
Happy anniversary to those of you who had summer/early fall weddings! That number includes five of my six children; Deborah and Jason celebrated 14 years on October 13th; Dennis and I celebrated 46 years on September 2nd; and today is the two year anniversary of my youngest, Laura and her hubby Josh. Celebrating anniversaries matter […]
Dear Barbara, How do I convince my husband to change?
Dear Barbara, How do I convince my husband to change? There are certain areas we’ve been fighting about for years now. And I really am right. How can I get him to see it? The moment I married Dennis I knew I was in for an adventure. He wasn’t just different in his interests. His […]
We Still Do!
We who live in America often repeat the pledge of allegiance to the flag as a way of saying we are all united. Likewise in marriage, it is always helpful to remember and even restate the promises we made on our wedding day. Just as remembering the promises of God helps us regain our focus, […]
Small stuff, Big stuff, and the Power of Beautiful Belief in Marriage
In high school, I discovered watercolor painting. It was love at first sight. I eagerly invested time and supplies to become like seasoned watercolorists whose extraordinary works of art I admired. Though I was passionate about this medium, I soon discovered it wasn’t as easy as it looked at first. Too much or too little water […]
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