Edit made after writing this post. This post sat DRAFT mode for days unfinished .
Then while Reading CJANE'S blog I came across This one,
It has made me think about how grateful I am for my husband and our life together.
WOW ! We been married for over 30 years. ( actually closer to 35.)
Grumpy and I have been married almost 34 years, and every day that I get up in the morning
I am so glad that my husband is who he is. There have been good and bad times. Life has not always been easy – OH YES, we disagreed plenty of times over the years, but we have always been committed to talking through the issues that come up, whether it is financial or something more personal.
In marriage there are challenges. It is easy to stay together when things are going well,
but what about those hard times?
Do you stay or do you leave?
I do understand that there are times when marriages just don't work, and it is necessary to leave.
But marriage is hard work and I think some just give up to easily.
I believe that if you want your marriage to work, you also need to be realistic. People always seem to want things to be perfect and they just aren't.
This is real life.
Things happen. But what makes a marriage work through difficult times?
Commitment to love one another no matter what!
From the very beginning you both must have a common goal to stay together through the good and the bad.
Through the years, we have seen some friends with marital difficulties and it breaks my heart to see what they go through. Selfishness is something that I have seen as a common denominator. Selfishness doesn't work in any relationship, married or not; it has no part of love or commitment.
It is our love for one another, our devotion, and dedication that keeps us together. I am still in love with Grumpy and each day that we are alive I am so grateful to be together. We see ourselves as soul mates best friends.
Each and every day I am as excited to be with him as he is with me. (oops I hope I can speak for him..
Now on to the day, Thursday is our DATE day.
I look forward to lunch every Thursday with him.
now to decide where to go...
Then while Reading CJANE'S blog I came across This one,
It has made me think about how grateful I am for my husband and our life together.
I decided it was time to finish up writing this one.
WOW ! We been married for over 30 years. ( actually closer to 35.)
Grumpy and I have been married almost 34 years, and every day that I get up in the morning
I am so glad that my husband is who he is. There have been good and bad times. Life has not always been easy – OH YES, we disagreed plenty of times over the years, but we have always been committed to talking through the issues that come up, whether it is financial or something more personal.
In marriage there are challenges. It is easy to stay together when things are going well,
but what about those hard times?
Do you stay or do you leave?
I do understand that there are times when marriages just don't work, and it is necessary to leave.
But marriage is hard work and I think some just give up to easily.
I believe that if you want your marriage to work, you also need to be realistic. People always seem to want things to be perfect and they just aren't.
This is real life.
Things happen. But what makes a marriage work through difficult times?
Commitment to love one another no matter what!
From the very beginning you both must have a common goal to stay together through the good and the bad.
Through the years, we have seen some friends with marital difficulties and it breaks my heart to see what they go through. Selfishness is something that I have seen as a common denominator. Selfishness doesn't work in any relationship, married or not; it has no part of love or commitment.
It is our love for one another, our devotion, and dedication that keeps us together. I am still in love with Grumpy and each day that we are alive I am so grateful to be together. We see ourselves as soul mates best friends.
Each and every day I am as excited to be with him as he is with me. (oops I hope I can speak for him..
Now on to the day, Thursday is our DATE day.
I look forward to lunch every Thursday with him.
now to decide where to go...
Thursday, July 15, 2010 9:43:00 AM
oh gramee... wonderful and perfect post.. thank you much..
and i read that that CJAANE directed us too..
Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:27:00 AM
What a beautiful post and SO TRUE!
Just the other day, my oldest was remarking about all the kids his age (23) taht are already getting divorced. I agree that some give up too soon. And some should have never gotten married in the first place (like my son). But it's so sad.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:48:00 AM
Happy Anniversary!! I loved your beautiful post! It is something special to be soul mates and best friends.
My hubby and I just had our Anniversary last week and I was able to write a similar type post - It feels good to put into words your feelings and pass that on to the generations. They need good examples in this crazy immoral world!
Hope you have a Wonderful Date Day together!!
Thursday, July 15, 2010 11:49:00 AM
Happy, happy anniversary! What a sweet & loving way to share so many lovely ways to keep your marriage working. It is work but all worth it in the end. Congrats on nearly 34 yrs!
Have a lovely lunch!
Thursday, July 15, 2010 2:51:00 PM
I love that you call him Grumpy. It's so nice to see couples that weather the storms and still are so happy to be together. I know I sometimes take Luvpilot for granted or don't show him how much I appreciate him. Great reminder. Love the pics of you guys together.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:15:00 PM
That is just so wonderful and I'm so happy for you and Grumpy. Happy Anniversary!
Friday, July 16, 2010 10:27:00 AM
I agree marriage is a lot of work and there is no room for selfishness. I really enjoyed this post.
Sunday, July 18, 2010 1:24:00 PM
I've been trying to comment on this post since I first read it--Blogger was having issues. Hope it works this time.
Congratulations to both of you. My husband has always said that marriage isn't 50/50--it's 100/100. Give your all--it's worth it in the long run.
Sunday, July 18, 2010 7:13:00 PM
What a beautiful love story!