Today my husband & I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary. How time flies! I can't say our marriage has always been easy. Coming from disadvantaged backgrounds (my parents divorced when I was young & my husband's Dad passed away when he was around the same age, so both of us were raised by single Moms), I am proud of our journey so far. Plus, 3 little ones in less than 6 years are a lot to tackle. We were just kidding that this year we were going to break the pattern. We had a baby in 2007, 2009 & 2011, but not in 2013. We are happy my Dad was able to share this special day with us. I found this poem by Wilferd Peterson to be so inspiring.
The Art of a Good Marriage
by Wilferd A. Peterson
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A good marriage must be created.
In marriage the little things are the big things.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.
It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.
It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humour.
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.
It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.
References:
The Art of a Good Marriage by Lusa Organics
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