When my husband James and I were engaged, we met with our wedding coordinator at the church. There just happened to be a wedding scheduled to begin while we were there. After our meeting, we were walking out through the lobby. The wedding party was getting ready to begin the procession. James pushed me over to…
There comes a point in a serious relationship when a decision is made about the couple’s future. Marriage and kids may be discussed, ring sizes can be exchanged, and sometimes a couple browses a jewelry store or two. Sometime shorty after that conversation happens, it appears that everyone else in the world somehow senses the…
Right after the “I do’s” were said and the wedding cake was cut, my dad approached my husband, Michael, and welcomed him to life with me. “Good luck,” he said jokingly, she’s spoiled rotten.” I know my dad was kidding, but I couldn’t stop thinking about how he characterized me. Spoiled rotten. True, my family is blessed and…
Contrary to popular opinion, the best way to live happily ever after is not to “fall” in love; as if love was something you accidentally stumbled upon and had nothing to do with whatsoever. Under that assumption, surely you will eventually get up, dust yourself off, move on and maybe fall in love again. Finding…
Your life thus far is a history. It’s a beautiful story being written right now. Chances are, you have learned something about love. The lessons could have turned you bitter or given you wings. Have you ever sat down to recall memories from your past? What did you learn from them? Can you think of…
