How to Stay Happily Married Brad and I have known each other our entire lives, so we have history. We grew up on farms not 7 miles from one another. Everyone in our little community knew one another and our parents were friends. Nancy, Brad's younger sister and I were great buddies. She was funny and talented and a joy to be with. Once after a sleepover that included hysterical giggling fits and much conversation, Brad announced to me that I had a big mouth. The nerve. 🤣 When he … [Read more...]
The Sweetest Love Ever-How to Be Married
This is the last post in the "How to Be Married" Series. Gosh, what a lot of wonderful advice has been shared. Go back and catch up if you missed a post and share with a young person who could benefit from real-life wisdom gleaned from years of experience. Part One Part Two Part Three Dear Friends- You are in for a treat today! Brad and I LOVE Jerry and Darlene Kinder and admire them for many reasons. They are the NICEST people ever and genuinely live out their love of JESUS in authentic … [Read more...]
How to Be Married Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of our series "How to Be Married". Having a good marriage takes hard work and I know 40 years ago, Brad and I had no idea what was involved. Perhaps if we parents and grandparents encouraged young people to spend as much time planning their life together as they spend planning the wedding, divorce rates would decrease. I love the wonderful advice that our friends have shared-advice that came straight from the heart and years of experience learning the give and take of … [Read more...]
How to Be Married….Part Two
This is the second in a series about marriage, in honor of our 40th wedding anniversary. I am so blessed to have people in my life who say "yes" when I have a request of them. Thank you, marriage warriors! Catch up on the first post if you missed it HERE. Hello Friends! I was tickled that so many of you read and enjoyed the invaluable wisdom from Debbie Diel and Kevin Colclasure in the last post. Getting marriage advice from people who have learned how to be together for many, … [Read more...]