I have been married for 12 1/2 years. I love being married. This week I am very grateful for a wonderful and loving marriage. Being married is so much more than I ever thought it could be. I don't know that you can ever comprehend what marriage will be like until you are in the midst of it, and I have been very blessed to be in a happy, joyful and loving marriage. I'm grateful for the ups and downs of life that we have endured, they have brought us closer together. I love how much we laugh together. I love how we can have conversations with each other that go on and on and on. I love how my heart skips a beat every night when I hear the garage door open and I know my sweetie is home. When Nate and I were engaged, my mom cut an article out of the Church News and gave it to me. It has been hanging on our fridge every day since we were married. Here is what it says.
Prophet's advice-
On March 25, 1988, my friend and I attended a session at the Jordan River Temple. This was how we started my last day of bachelorhood. The temple session started slightly late due to the arrival of President Ezra Taft Benson and his wife, Flora.
I can still see the tender care of love he showered on his beloved as they were going through this session. I received an undeniable confirmation of true celestial marriage. As the session was ending, I thought, "I would like to ask what their secret is."
As I entered the celestial room, I shook hands with Sister Benson and then President Benson. President Benson asked me if I was getting married in the near future.
I answered, "Yes, sir, tomorrow."
President Benson then told me: "Always treat your wife as if you were in the presence of the Lord. And remember if you ever feel like having an argument, stop and ask yourself if it is worth destroying your marriage over. My wife and I have never had an argument in all of our years."
No marriage will last if you do not discuss your different points of view, but if you will follow President Benson's counsel, you will find your marriage will grow stronger every day.
I'm so grateful for this daily reminder. Nate and I have disagreed, but we have never yelled at each other. I love being married to him. I am grateful for eternal marriages so that we can be together forever.
11 comments:
That is AWESOME! It sounds like you have a wonderful marriage! What a great article too. It's so amazing to watch all the prophets and the way they treat their wives!
WOW that is amazing. and what a great article! that is so impressive you ahve never yelled at eachother. i bow down to you.
What better blessing than a wonderful and loving marriage!! I love the story about President Benson. So sweet and tender. Thanks for sharing.
thank you! i needed your thankfulness this morning! i really truly apperciate it. i am going to type it out and put it on our fridge also!
What a great message.
wow. I love that advice. Really. I have never heard that before, but it makes the most sense!! I love that you and Nate have each other!
Awesome blessing and love that article you shared!
This is definitely something to be thankful for. Did Nate's headache finally go away?? I hope so. Hope you have a great week!
What a wondeful blessing! I am also impressed that you have never yelled at each other-what a wonderful thing!
What a sweet message! I too am glad when that garage door opens in the evening, but I'm not sure if its because I'm excited just to see Kirt or have an extra pair of hands to help out at the crazy dinner hour--a little of both, I guess. :)
what a great post. that article is wonderful. i have never read that before. thanks for sharing. i tend to get a little wound up and my voice can get loud....how i wish i could say i have never yelled. i am very impressed!
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