Marriage Monday~ 30 Day Challenge July 9, 2007

Dear Friends,



For the Lord said, "It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."

Genesis 2:18



Our bicoastal wedding was so special surrounded by family and friends . We exchange vows in New York, with a big ceremony in a Victorian mansion and then flew to California to exchange vows with family and friends who couldn't be in New York. All of a sudden after the ceremony the musicians started playing a very light hearted tune which was a surprise to me. My husband smiled and right then promised for us to never take things to serious , get angry over silly things, love each other through everything and laugh. That began my life of laughter and fun everyday with my wonderful husband. The light hearted tune and serious love has helped us get through a miscarriage , a serious work related accident , health issues and life. It has helped us stick to goals, family goals, laughter and love. We put the Lord first and look to him not the problem and live life to the fullest.

Sticking to the goals with such a wonderful man is easy but with the heat lately and deadlines I have to say I love this challenge to it keeps me focused on the little things that you can do to bring joy into each others life.

I enjoy sharing in all your lives, gleaning from your wonderful marriages and goals . I enjoy cheering you on and praying for each of your marriages that I read about. My husband and I have found prayer and the Lord the golden key to each others hearts.

Thank you so much for visiting me today it means so much to me. May the Lord bless you and your marriages this week and always.

Thank you to Christine for hosting this lovely challenge.

In his endless love,

Marriage Monday ~ 30 Day Marriage Challenge

Dear Friends,

"Two such as you with such master speed Cannot be parted nor swept away From one another Once you are agreed That life is only life forevermore Together wing to wing and oar to oar."

Robert Frost

This was my wonderful husband and my anniversary this past week, we celebrated our many years, many memories and children in the company of family and friends. My husband has been my friend, hero and confidant for many years. Over the years we have had a family mission statement, marriage mission statement and goals. With each one reached, each holiday that passed and each milestone our children reached we celebrated the moment in time and each other. We celebrated not only our marriage and friendship but the fact we were willing to sacrifice our time and energy , to be a team. That meant cheering each other up and on in times of sickness ,hardships, cross country moves,and other lovely things that came our way...LOL

When you make your marriage vows to Love, Honor, and Cherish, you are telling your soon to be spouse,"you are God's gift to me. I will be there for you. Nothing on earth can change that."

I know that Christine is focusing this week on helping your spouse at work. My husbands career is important to him and to our family as is shows my children work ethic, dealing with integrity, the importance of doing your best and our families goals. The children and I try to help by doing things year round that make things easier for him and even small things of giving him time to study for things, getting the books and resources he needs to keep up on things so he doesn't have to go get them, keeping his office clean and making his meals to bring so that he is eating good and can share:) the good treats...LOL

To Honor is also a conscious choice you are making. It means to offer Esteem, Respect, and Courtesy. You promise to think first of your beloved and his or her welfare. Honor gives glory to God because it is entirely unselfish. Honor does not grasp. It boldly offers presence, not presents to the Loved one.

This week I want to continue on our path of honoring each other and helping my husband . I want to especially find special moments and time just for him.


May the Lord bless you , your friendships, marriages and households this week my fellow queens of the castle.


In his endless love,

Angel ():)

30 Day Marriage Challenge~ Marriage Monday~ Our Anniversary

Dear Friends,

I have enjoyed Christine's Marriage Mondays and have started to participate. She does such a wonderful job. I have also really enjoyed Denise's and a few others 30 day challenge and the great job she has been doing this month. I am so glad Christine is going to host a 30 day challenge and I have decided to join. It is our anniversary week and the perfect week to start. Sorry I am a day late but we have been so busy. I will really enjoy the reminder as well as learning from all the wonderful inspirational posts.

May the Lord bless you , and your homes this week.

In his endless love,

Angel ():)

Marriage Monday~

" What great thing is there for two human souls
To feel they are joined...
so strenghten each other...
to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories."

George Eliot

Dear Friends,

Christine is hosting Marriage Monday and I have wanted to participate for awhile and love talking about my husband and family...LOL so this was perfect. I will enjoy reading the other participants and gleaning from their wonderful posts and marriages.

I love these verses in regards to marriage:

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Proverbs 31:10 KJV

Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Ephesians 5:33 KJV

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband….

Proverbs 12:4 KJV

Let love and faithfulness never leave you …write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 3:3 NIV

Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Ephesians 5:33 KJV

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned….

Proverbs 31:30-31

I love my wonderful husband dearly and love spending time with him and my children. I feel so blessed to have them in my life. My husband works so hard to provide for us all financially, emotionally and spiritually that I love doing the small things that make his life easier and being a good help meet. I feel it is so important to make my home welcoming and gracious to not only visitors but my family. Making each person feel important ,cherished and listened to. We have four children two of which are still at home and so we do lots of family nights and spending quality time together.

It has been hard over the years with my husbands work schedule to get away alone or leave the children for periods of time. But I find it so important to have date nights or special evenings dedicated to just him. I love making special treats for the kids , then having a special dinner for just us. Recently I made our room even nicer with special touches like a luxurious bed and breakfast. We have a antique cameo bed and fireplace that I have enjoyed making over. My husband has left me little presents , notes and roses where I would find them . I secretly love leaving him notes in his brief case, pillow,. chocolate on his pillow and special treats he will find also.

We have taken sweet day and weekend trips, going to sweet bed and breakfasts when the time avails. We treasure all those memories. As our children grow I know we will be planning even more. I have enjoyed making us special picnics , treasure hunts, going to the movies,or just going to a quiet restaurant and talking. We love sitting on our deck entertaining friends and family but especially treasure our moments alone just enjoying each others company. With his commuting and traveling we don't get to get away much but do loving camping and little slices of time.

Our families are spread out all over the country but do enjoy it when we can spend time with them and get together.

Enjoy your day and wonderful marriages my friends.

In his endless love,

Angel ():)