Well, tomorrow, at some point, we all head out to the 2nd Life and Love Marriage Conference! I am absolutely beside myself with excitement. Last year was a blast and I'm just so ready for a break. I would have left yesterday if I could've.
So, maybe at least several couples who read my blog will come back refreshed and ready to make another year work!! It's a time of lots of laughs and lots of tears (on my part anyway). Last year I cried so much, Jeremy told me that all my crying was going to make everyone think we were on the verge of divorce ourselves. It was kinda funny after he put it that way, but I couldn't help during the last service of the topic of "Home Invaders" of how many friends I have my age that have allowed those small things to creep into their homes and become a focal point for what eventually destroyed their relationship. It was heartbreaking to think of it. I was also overwhelmed with thankfulness for my marriage.
Anyway, I'm sure no one wants me to continue my sentiment on here, but anyway.....
One day to go, and we'll be on the way....bumping up and down over the mountain and avoiding rock slides!! If you don't know what I refer to, there was recently a huge rock slide on the route we take to the mountains that has a 50 mile detour around it and has the interstate shut down for a few months for clean-up and "mountain investigation."
Do I sound excited?? In case I don't, I AM.......I'm ready to get out of here!! Actually I'm sitting here at my desk at work, so I'm double ready!!
3 comments:
Wanted to hear more: where will you go in Tennessee? who gets to keep Addison!? who are the presenters at the conference? inquiring minds want to KNOW!
Marriages drift, as do other commitments, unless we constantly "mind the ship" pulling back to center toward God and each other. It's worth it! every effort is worth it!
Love the quote!
For inquiring minds, we are headed to Pigeon Forge. The conference is in one of the log cabin conference rooms up in the mountains off the side roads of Pigeon Forge. There is space for 100 couples. At last count about 2 weeks ago, there were 87 couples registered.
Addison will be staying with Jeremy's mom. We will return on Sunday.
The head of the conference is Bro. David Webb - same as the Pentecostal Fire Youth Conference. The speakers that will be having classes / services are Bro. Dewayne Galiher, Bro. Ryan Ralston (my pastor), and Bro. Doug Webb (Bro. David's dad).
Last year was WONDERFUL!! The only person missing from the lineup that was there last year are David and Ruthie Brimm. They won't be there this year because they are in Colorado with their daughter who is due to give birth any day, if she hasn't already.
Sure you'll have a great time, Anita. Would love to be there, too! Hope to see you for lunch Sunday. Let us know for sure when you'll be coming by to get the car. I'll have to take my hankie - may bring tears seeing ol' Bessie go eastward! Hope you guys enjoy it as much as we have.
I agree with Linda - a good marriage doesn't just happen - it takes work and a lot of give and take! I'm sure both sides of the marriage would say "mostly giving"! That's OK - it's worth whatever it takes to keep it afloat.
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