Monday, August 1, 2011

A challenge to myself.

Life is full of...
ups and downs,
success and failures,
joy and sadness,
aches and pains,
and so much more.

Life is full of so much. Its full of relationships whether they be relationships with
friends, family, acquaintances and sometimes a lot of the time relationships aren't simple, but rather difficult.

Relationships are full of...
ups and downs,
success and failures,
joy and sadness,
aches and pains, 
and so much more. 


Its one of the things I'm realizing about marriage. If anyone ever tells you that marriage is grand all the time or that its perfect, they are lying to you. I don't want to be one of those lying people, so here, I am telling you, that its hard. Since I started college, I've been making my own choices, mostly. I decided when to get out of bed, what I'd eat, who I'd hang out with, and where I would go. I know that some of these things may seem silly, but when you're used to deciding these things for yourself (and only for yourself) and you no longer have just you to decide for, its frustrating. Then you add parenting on top of it and that makes it even more difficult at times. 

Is it hard all the time? No? Sometimes its soooo good. 
Its nice knowing deep within your heart that God has placed you two together for a reason. Its a beautiful thing to have someone in your life that you know will always be by your side no matter what. 
Its great to wake up in the morning and have someone there. Its amazing to have someone to lean on and support you and vice versa. Marriage is a beautiful thing, but just like any commitment, it takes a lot of work and even more love. Its the same with parenting.

::Isn't my baby so little here? ;(:: 

I think its all about ones attitude and again, I won't lie, my attitude has been horrible lately. 
I've been moody and nagged a lot. I've let little, silly things get to me, and I've made a bigger deal out of things than I should have. Not to mention I haven't been the best at communicating things. So, heres my challenge to myself, for the week.... BE NICE TO MY HUSBAND, LOVE MY HUSBAND.

I love him with all my heart.
He is who God has given me.
A hard worker.
Dedicated.
Passionate.
Loving.
Honest.
So much more than what I imagined for myself. 


5 comments:

  1. Wonderful post. Thanks for this encouragement. I was just lying in bed last night seething over some stuff. Then, I stopped and reminded myself of all the things I love about my husband. Even more than that, I reminded myself why God loves my husband. Not because he does this or does that, but because he is His child. I want to love my husband with the same attitude as Christ. I love him because I am called to.

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  2. Marriage is a beautiful process...always changing and growing with each other. The fact you have your best friend to do it with is what makes it all worth it!...that and really cute kids;)

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  3. What is so beautiful about marriage is that you are bringing eachother closer to God just by loving one another selflessly. Ihave grown so much since meeting my husband.
    Beautiful post!

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  4. There is a definite up and down cycle that most marriages go through. I think the goal is to have more ups and less downs. Love your honesty here. : )

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  5. Great post... Marriage is a lot of work, and no fairy tale! :0) There are fairy tale moments, but more... work. :0) Great family photo!

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