Expect Change and Share

Boo Boo Kitty

Addy and one of her girls.

If there is one thing my Donald has come to realize our marriage gives an abundance of, it is change. I am adventurous, I think of life as one big experiment. Things should be shaken up often. Case in point, 2 days ago Donald came home to two new pets. We lost our hamster Nina and a friend offered us their two guinea pigs (Addy and Ava), I took her up on the offer. However I forgot to mention this to Donald, I truly didn't realize that I had not mentioned this to him until that night, about 10 mins before he was due home. So in he comes from work and there to greet him are a chirping Addy and Ava (guinea pigs chirp, so cute). He just chuckles then comes to find me to hear the tale of how they came to join our family. He could have gotten upset, fussed and yelled. Instead he chooses to love ME. All of me, even the crazy quirks that I have like owning a small petting zoo in a house with 5 kiddos. Does it sometimes get old? I am sure it does, does he get frustrated most definitely. But somehow he always seems to love me unconditionally and find the silver lining. I think this is the very essence of marriage.

Nina

Sophie Ariel

We walk into marriage with the idea that it is about our dreams and goals. That our spouses are just supposed to get on board and make us happy and fulfill our every want or need. This couldn't be further from the truth. Marriage is a journey that two people take together, and in the course of this journey they come to know one another and hopefully grow to respect each other. Remember in Kindergarten the lessons on sharing, they come in handy here. We have to share this journey with our spouse. Incorporate their dreams and goals into our to do lists. So my advice for today is expect change and differences to come up. Ask Our Heavenly Father to give you a longsuffering spirit toward your spouse as you grow together and get to know one another better. Look for reasons to love your spouse and to continue in the journey you two are on.

 John 13:34 - A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.