marriage

Spending Our Anniversary at Wahlburgers

April 9, 2018 1 Comment

Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. Although the last few years have been pretty rough, I have made a conscious effort to pray over my marriage and not let it be one of about 1000 ( I know I am exaggerating over here) that have been the victim of divorce. And I think my husband thinks the same thing as well, so when it came to celebrating our 23rd year of marriage and our 24th year of being together, I wanted something that would be memorable as well as fun. I knew that my husband would Read more [...]

How To Deal With Divorce While Parenting Young Children

March 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Two of the most common but unfortunate experiences in the U.S. are marriage and divorce. A healthy marriage is great for a couple’s physical and mental health. And children who grow up in a happy and loving home are protected in a way from physical, educational, mental, and social problems. It is unfortunate that around 40 to 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Subsequent marriages end in divorce at an even higher rate. If you are dealing with divorce and have Read more [...]

The Truth About Marriage

August 3, 2017 3 Comments

The other day I wrote about my role models, my dad, and my grandmother. (add link) In that story, I wrote how one (my grandmother) raised six children with little help from their dad and that the other had a happy marriage that lasted over 50 years. They would still be married if my dad hadn't died. They both were strong role models. I look around nowadays and see so many people who are giving up on their children and their marriage. Couples today are so easy to throw in the towel and file for Read more [...]

Enjoy Your Engagement Without Breaking The Bank

February 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

Everyone knows that getting married is one of the most expensive decisions you can make in your lifetime - the average American spends a whopping $28,500 on average. But the engagement isn’t cheap either. With the cost of the beautiful diamond ring, the announcement photographs, and all the parties, it can really add up at a time when you’d prefer to save every penny. If you’d like a slightly cheaper engagement, but you don’t want to lose out on the fun, give these four things a go. Make Read more [...]