Monday, February 1, 2010
Marriage Monday: Celebrating February 14 Everyday of the Year
Posted by Speaking from the Heart at Monday, February 01, 2010
This month's challange is to tell how we can celebrate Valentine's Day 365 days a year.
- Having had a long distance relationship put our marriage in perspective. When Jeff and I have a disagreement and we don't talk for hours, I think back when we were apart for 2 years. My perpective changes completely, because I am so grateful that I get to see his smiling face everyday. In addition, we don't allow ourselves to go to bed angry. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. " Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV)
- Sometimes it's 60-40, or even 70-30. Always serve with an open and unselfish heart. Although I don't drink coffee, I would make a pot every morning, before Jeff awakes. Likewise, he works long hours so that I can stay home and take care of our children.
- I married Jeff for whom he is, and not for an intention to change him. On occassions, I would love to receive roses. However, I know that's not Jeff. He gave me 6 roses one time, because I nagged him enough about it. I realized he didn't give them with open heart, but out of duty. I quit nagging after that. So now, when he gives me something, I know it's coming from his heart, i.e. he surprised me with a new Camry for Valentine's Day 2005.
- I know that might sound weird, but that is how we get reconnected at the end of the day. While the T.V. is playing in the background and our kids are doing whatever, Jeff and I would sit at the dining room table trying to outscore one another and often flirting with one other.
- Lastly and most importantly is trust. It is the foundation of our marriage.
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Your unselfish attitude it commendable. eg. Making coffee in the morning for your DH, even though you don't drink it yourself says volumes.
May you be blessed with many years of happiness to come!
Thanks for joining us for Marriage Monday today.
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sharon