So as I posted on FB, Nick and I made a spontaneous trip to Greenville Saturday evening and came home Sunday night! And It was just what we needed! We saw some family we hadnt seen since July and got to spend some "couple" time with My sister and Camillo (her fiance). Morgan had an appointment to try on some wedding dresses and I have to say it was so special to spend that time with her! And of course she look beautiful in all of them! Shes been working really hard and really looked fabulous! While we were trying on dresses, The boys went and walked around the mall and did some guys things! And I love to see my Nicholas bond with Mello and my brother Thomas! It makes me very very happy =) Thomas and Morgan are both getting married next year... Thomas in March and Morgan in May! I cant believe it! Very special because Im the youngest and was the first to get married and now I get to watch them =)
All of this wedding hooplah has brought back some lovely memories of my wedding planning and wedding day and to be honest it makes me want to do it all over again! =) Its such a special time and its so important to enjoy every second! I definitely enjoyed every second of mine and wouldnt change a thing.. but it would be fun to do it again! One peice of advice I would give to anyone whose engaged or who is wanting to get married.. Marriage counseling (no matter your age) is very very important! I think so many times people are planning, planning for their wedding day.. which last a few hours...and are not planning for after the big day. The next 50 + years of your life. And although its important to do everything the way you want it.. Think about it. On your wedding day your on cloud nine.. but sometimes reality hits pretty hard when you come home from the honeymoon. No matter how well you think you know the other person! Counseling was a requirement for Nick and I and I think it should be for all couples! To this day Nick and I discuss things that were talked about in counseling and it has helped revolve quite a few issues that have come up! Nick and I have been through A LOT our first couple years.. Job loss, family crisis, we've seen a marriage fall apart before our eyes and it was tough and emotional but it has made "our" marriage even stronger!
Another peice of advice or encouragement (if you want to take it that way).. I personally disagree with "You are not only marrying your spouse but your spouses family".. Thats a load of cow patties in my opinion. Yes You may be marrying into his or her family but when you get married, You are your own, new family! Its you and your spouse.. and although they are still your family and always be, and you have to consider them in some things and be respectful and loving, in the end you have to make sure (in whatever decision is being made) that your putting your relationship first! (that deosnt meant you are selfish or dont love them, even though not everyone may understand why you made a certain decision you know the truth and know you love them) You cannot let someone elses problems come between your marriage =)
Marriage is a fun and exciting journey.. I know ours has been! Just keep the Lord the Center of it!! Thats the most important thing!
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