Friday, August 9, 2019

A Gift

“Grace is a gift you give your marriage.” (Jane Johnson Struck)

Dearest Love of My Life,

Bobbi, we’ve been married for a quarter of a century. At times, we’ve been each other’s best friend (as well as each other’s worst enemy).  Our life together hasn’t always been easy with the challenges we’ve faced in our marriage. (Other couples would have separated over what we’ve been through together.) We’ve thought about giving up on our marriage many a time, but we are aware God brought us together, and we do love each other. We always have (and will always) be there for each other no matter what.

You would have to admit that our crowning achievement as a husband and wife is our daughter, Allena. With my “unique” way of seeing life and your charm, she should go far in life. Our best purchase was the adoption of our three Chihuahuas. They bring a lot of joy and calmness into our world, which we need all the time.

We are both very assertive individuals. I hate fighting over the small stuff we bicker about. It really accomplishes nothing in the final outcome. I despise us being angry with each other (as many times as we are). We need to get better at respecting and accepting each other’s differences. Didn’t we fall in love with each other because of those differences that can now be so frustrating at times?

We can’t be mini versions of each other. I married you because of everything you were (and are today).  Why would I want a second me? Sometimes I am not my own best friend. If you keep loving and supporting me there isn’t very much I can’t accomplish. We can get through anything as long as we stick together.

Here for You,

Robert

“Allow little pleasures to bring happiness to your marriage.” (Ron Edmondson)

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