Do you ever wish that more of life came with trigger warnings?  More often than not, it’s a certain smell, a couple bars of music, or a seemingly unrelated scenario that can bring back the strongest of feelings and memories. And those reactions do affect our marriage whether we intend them to ... VIEW POST

It’s that time of year, when the Fan Wars begin.  Are we the only couple that can’t agree on whether to turn the fan on or off?  Joe likes a nice, cool breeze, while cold breezes make me very uncomfortable.  It feels like either way, one of us loses.   But we’re learning to laugh ... VIEW POST

Answering, “Who do you love more?” always seems like a trick question.   How much you love someone can’t always be measured.  But we can look at our priorities and how we spend our time and energy.  Which relationships need to be nurtured first for other relationships to thrive?  ... VIEW POST

Happy 25th Anniversary to us!!  As we celebrate what God has done in our 25 years of marriage, Joe and I reflect on some of our favorite wedding memories.  And we have a special treat and are hearing a short message from each of our children!  We love how God has used our kids to ... VIEW POST

Daily disagreements and conflict are inevitable in any relationship.  Which means we need to learn how to reconcile and work it out. Working it out is like working out.  It can be a lot of work,  but when done right, you come out stronger on the other side.  It’s getting to the ... VIEW POST