...hold us together!
My husband and I celebrated our 9th Anniversary when we were on vacation this past week. I'm going to be honest. It wasn't my favorite. We had had a lot of togetherness by then and frankly, I was ready to come home. I don't need to get into the details, but we were struggling. I decided to take a risk by asking for tips for a great marriage via facebook. Nobody really knew that I needed something to hold on to and was hoping God would use my friends and family to give me some encouragement. I was very thankful that I had my iPhone, so I could check my e-mails. God is SO good! I decided to read the book of John as if I read it for the first time. I realized I need His Word every single day and His Love will hold my husband and me together and we're not alone!
I want to remember all of those comments forever!
Cheryl... Love (the Agape' kind) and Respect! Happy Anniversary!
Becky Jo... Phillipians 4:8 - concentrate on what is GOOD, noble, pure and right about each other. If you remember that when it gets rough, your heart will always choose to love.
Catherine... Wow! With 9 you could give others suggestions. Congratulations to you both.
Yolanda... My husband and I always tell others when they ask....to give 110 percent, not 50/50; because you will always cover and overlap one another. ;-) Happy Anniversary!!!
Gail... Happy Anniversary, Angie!
Annette... My go-to line: "Your only choice is whether you're going to be happy or not...so? what's it gonna be?" Hope you have a great day. Saying a prayer for you both right now.
Kim... Happy Anniversary Angie...A good tip, is keep Jesus Christ the center of your marriage...3 cords can not be easily broken...God Bless you with many more.
Mary Lou... Happy Anniversary, Angie...don't think I can top the tips that you've already been given. Marriage is hard work and it's more than worth working for. Like Kim said, keep Christ at the center of your marriage and love as unto Him. It's worked for me and we've been married 41 years and it's better now than in the beginning.
Lauren... After 26 years of marriage... I realize we should have been kinder to each other and quicker to forgive. We're still figuring it out. :) Happy Anniversary.
Amber... Happy Anniversary! I would love to give you a tip, but were still not sure how this whole marriage thing works? lol
Marianne... Congrats!!!!!! :)
Janice... Happy anniversary! You know my advice, but in all seriousness, respect. Tom is great at it.
Jenna... Communication! But you know that--you taught me! Love you and congrats
Luanne... No tips from me...just best wishes for a very happy day!
Chris... Congrats!!!!
Nancy... My dad said at his and my mom's 50th, "shower together once a week..." (ok... get your minds out of the gutter....LOL). He went on to say "it's hard to stay mad when you're scrubbing your sweetie's back..."
Susie... happy anniversary! my advice: hug kiss and laugh!
Teresa... Happy Anniversary! I think you have everything you need. Faith, Hope and Love...God Bless you as you celebrate your 9 years and your future!
Eileen... Happy Anniversary! x
Melissa... Happy Anniversary!!!!!!! We miss you guys ;-)
Christine... Happy Anniversary! I agree with Melissa, we do miss you!
Joshua... Happy anniversary!
Elisabeth... Isn't it, a couple that prays together stays together? That's what I've heard, anyway ;-) How about taking a trip to GR and hanging out with me for a day?!?!
Kathie... Happy Anniversary!
Mark... Annie, be honest, be open and know there is something greater than you,and life and marriage is awesome! God Bless and enjoy every day.
DeNaze... wow, there i was just all thinking about me and never did say happy anniversary...had to wait to say it on fb~! hope you had a nice week together~you are still together, right? haha looks like ya got some great tips. two words from here... beer and wine! jk... love you. p.s. did you find the little lamb in your stuff from up north?
Mary... My wise friend said: "whatever the question, love is the answer". Thanks for letting us butt into your week of togetherness, and making it all about our fun...and nase's head!
Jenny... Happy belated anniversary to my second mom and Jefferson! Love you both so much!
So much love to all of my friends and family!
Angie xoxo
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You know, I somehow missed your facebook question. So, here's my words of wisdom :) Make your arguments about yourself...When you are angry of upset, instead of saying, "you always grab the remote and change the channels a hundred times!......say "I feel so angry when you grab the remote. I would like for you to give me a chance to change the channels a hundred times, too!"
The words are I FEEL.....WHEN YOU.....I WOULD LIKE.....
Then you are not attacking, you are asking for his help.
Hope this makes sense. Happy Anniversary!
Rome was not built in a day............................................................
Angie
I found out a long time ago that without Christ on a daily basis.. His word and prayer I become an unlivable person, and I don't like those around me. Living through Him, with Him and Him in me.. I love as He loves! Not flawlessly as He but I love!
Take each day through him.. and you will see 18 years like Sam and I will see in October!
your Siesta friend
Angie
Ang,
When I married "My Man" in Dec 1969 just 5 months earlier I had decided I was never going to get married cause I saw a relative's life and decided for me it wasn't worth it. I would be fine to just have a boyfriend who would be my escort or date whenever I needed one. That was in July '69 and I met "My Man" in August '69. By October my life had turned upsidedown. We only knew each other for about four months when we married.
We were in our mid 20's at the time and I had figured out for me if I ever did marry, my husband had to meet three requirements. (1) He had to be a believer in Jesus Christ and living His Faith. (2) He had to have his college degree or higher and (3) There had to be a healthy physical attraction. "My Man" met all three requirements.
I was so niave when we married though I thought I knew so much. Early in our marriage we had lots of adjustment to make. I was the youngest of three siblings with fairly comfortable life growing up years. My Man was the oldest of 6 growing up and life was fairly rough. We grew up in completely different life style patterns and in two different states.
After we married I learned what I thought was a necessity, He thought was a luxury. It took us years to work that one out. We were so hard on each other not even realizing it.
We both wanted to always honor our commitment to God when we said our wedding vows so we did everything we knew to do and finally we met an agreeable compromise that started us on the road to recovery.
It is called PERSERVANCE. Also huge was and continues to be the prayers of many saints including that of my mother and her friends many of whom I have no idea who they were made a big difference. Both my parents as well as Les's Dad are with Jesus now but at the worst time they were on this earth supporting our marraige vows.
Our personal commitment to Jesus Christ is the glue that kept us together when we didn't want a divorce, we wanted something even worse. Jesus continues to be the glue that allows us to grace each other. Praise God for His grace and mercy in our lives. "My Man" and I had no idea how deeply we could love each other today when we were having issues back then. God is faithful to a faithless people. PTL
Congratulations Ang & Lincoln on this 9th anniversary and I pray for many more anniversaries to come for you.
Ang, I love you and am blessed to know you.
This is a Song I Must Sing. Sylvia
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