It’s not just about the first day. The first day is very
important, yes. It will of course serve as a symbol of the journey that you
will take together. If you take nothing else from this book, grab hold and
don’t let go of the fact, yes, I said fact, that it is not just about the first
day. As every other day, this day will come, and it will go. Of course, it
should be special, because no matter if it is big, small, or somewhere in
between, you will think of it often, sometimes with happiness, hope and great
joy, sometimes with sadness, sometimes wistfully, and at other times with deep
longing to return to when it was simpler, and you thought that you were
invincible. There will be times when you will look to it as a source of
strength that you will take with you through the rocky, dry, deserted, lonely
places you will inevitably end up in. But know this, you do not have to stay
there. Take all the strength you need and remember. Remember? you ask. Yes,
remember. Remember how you looked at each other, the things that made you smile
inside and out, how you couldn’t wait to tell each other what happened that
day, the dreams of your hearts and the stepping stones you’d crossed that day
to get closer to them. You must not forget! Trust me, the words for better or
worse, sickness and health, richer or poorer are not just arbitrarily placed in
your vows if you chose to recite traditional vows. They are there for a reason,
because at some point, and it differs for all couples those times will come. They hardly ever announce
that they are coming so you must be ready. Be ready to remember what you said
on that first day, that you would be there that you would stay whether good or
bad, whether they mess up or almost always get it right, whether healthy or
sick and whether with more or with less. Words have power, and those may be
some of the most powerful words in the vows. They are not simply words that are
spoken before all your family and friends, but they are blueprints for your
life together—words you will live. So, remember, it’s not just about the first
day, it is really about each day that follows the first day.
Faith.Family.Love.
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Confused
Bruised
Confused
Dazed
Unfazed
By
What we see
By
What we know
By
What we want to really grow
We
Desire
But
Lack
While
Breaking
Our
Back
While
Wearing
Our
Smile
And
Laying down tile
Tending
The walk around
Our
Heart
Not
Seeking
And
Finding
Not
Knocking
And
Opening
But
Wandering
Circling
The
Web
Is
Confusing
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Be Kind
I have been reading some quotes from Mother Teresa recently
and have been both inspired and intrigued by the wisdom nestled in her words.
One quote I would like to share today is:
In a world where you can be anything,
Be kind.
Being kind takes courage. Many foolishly believe that it is
an indicator of weakness, but no, one of the toughest, most challenging things
we can do is be kind. Will you accept the challenge today? I hope you will.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Tips for Godly Daily Living
· Live blamelessly and
righteously
· Speak honestly from your
heart
· Slander no one
· Do good to all
· Honor those who fear our
LORD God
· Keep God’s commands even
when it hurts
· Lend without expecting it
in return
· Do good without expecting
it in return
· Refuse bribery
He
who does these things will never be shaken. ~Psalm 15:5
*tips taken from Psalm 15
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Perfect
God's way is perfect. All the LORD's promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
For who is God except the LORD?
Who but our solid rock?
God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.
He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.
He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
You have given me your shield of victory.
Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.
You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.
Psalm 18:30-36
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
For who is God except the LORD?
Who but our solid rock?
God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.
He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.
He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
You have given me your shield of victory.
Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.
You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.
Psalm 18:30-36
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Brevity
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