Twenty-five years ago today, I said “I do.”<\/p>\n
My image of marriage was a fairy tale picture of bliss. In fact I was right! But it took me 25 years to learn that marriage can be so happy – if you allow it to be.<\/p>\n
You can focus on the disagreements, the irritating habits, the endless daily chores and stinky morning breath.<\/p>\n
Or you can focus on giving a loving touch, saying a kind word, making small efforts to make one another happy, laughing together, and appreciating each other’s unique strengths.<\/p>\n
Twenty-five years ago, I did not know what I was getting into. Fortunately for me, God filled in the gaps, helped both my husband and I to be patient, to mature, and to not give up on each other.<\/p>\n
Pastor Brian said that your wedding day should not be the happiest day of your life. There should be many happier days in your marriage.<\/p>\n
I think I have had many happy days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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