Been married longer than a minute? If you’ve been married longer than a minute then you know that marriage is tough! Today might be hearts and flowers while tomorrow is toilets and tantrums. That’s just the way of it. The best way to get started is to practice good communication …
I love traditions. They bring me comfort and I love sharing them with my kids. I enjoy reflecting on the traditions of my youth, then recapturing them with my own kids. On Thanksgiving morning, I make a simple breakfast – monkey bread is my favorite to serve. I make a …
The Plan I love Sundays. I allow myself to sleep in just a bit. We attend church in the middle service (so not too early, and not too late, kind of like Goldilocks!). Once we are done around 1030, the entire day stretches out ahead of us. I generally start …
I’ve been waiting I’ve been praying for a specific change in my life for a few years now. I feel it coming but God keeps telling me to wait. And wait. I see the value in it – I really do. I was ready to take charge when Covid hit …
Welcome to the Book Review Roundup! Here, you will find a compilation of all the book reviews I have written at Write.Speak.Relate. Whether you are looking for tips for getting your teen to read, a heartwarming tale, or a thought-provoking non-fiction book, this roundup has got you covered. Grab a …
Introducing the Marriage Retreat in a Box . Your ultimate solution for busy couples seeking to strengthen their relationship in the comfort of their own home. The Marriage Retreat in a Box is a comprehensive program designed to help couples reconnect and deepen their bond through engaging activities and meaningful …
Marriage is amazing. Until it isn’t. Let’s face it, every good marriage has seasons that we wouldn’t ask for. Yet they exist for everyone. I’ve been married for over 30 years and we’ve seen lots of ups and downs. Yet we remain committed to each other. A healthy marriage has …
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Living Life Minute by Minute I don’t know about you, but I get tired of waiting. For better or worse, we live in a world of the instant. Instant replies, instant messaging, instant grits. Amazon Prime, Walmart, Target, and more give us almost instant delivery. God, however, is not an …
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In 2013 my dad had a series of events that led to him having vascular dementia. The nine years that followed were bittersweet. He was no longer the dad we knew – but he was better in so many ways! My dad was… My dad always had a strong sense …
The day was bright and beautiful, my favorite of all the seasons. There was a gentle breeze and the sun was shining. It wasn’t too hot, though. The temperature was at that perfect in-between point. My soon-to-be husband stood up by the garden gazebo, waiting for my dad to walk …
