The longer I'm married, the harder I have to work at it. Familiarity, busyness, independence and selfishness all crowd in and turn me into a routine-driven checklist-making wife instead of a caring, thoughtful one! Marriage isn't like a good housekeeping routine that can be put on auto-pilot. It takes hard work and constant intention. Several… Continue reading The Question That’s Making A Difference In My Marriage
Category: Marriage
Thoughts On Marriage, Divorce and Hope
I like to write homemaking posts where I acknowledge how dirty and and cluttered our homes can be - and then inspire you by showing how I've cleaned and organized my home. I want to do the same with this post. Marriage is hard and definitely not as easy as organizing a closet, but there… Continue reading Thoughts On Marriage, Divorce and Hope
Of Course: The Response of a Happy Heart
In my efforts to be a grateful, polite person, I always try to thank whoever is bagging my groceries at the store. Last week I turned to the young adult as he finished putting my bags in my cart and said, "Thanks!" He looked back at me and said cheerfully, "Of course! Do you need… Continue reading Of Course: The Response of a Happy Heart
10 Summers
Pardon me while I'm nostalgic today! I realized that this is the 10th summer that Paul and I have spent together, and I thought it would be fun to look back through the pictures from those summers. We actually met in the summer of 2002. Both of us worked in the kitchen at The Wilds… Continue reading 10 Summers
Nuggets of Helpful Truth For Your Marriage
this post contains affiliate links Earlier this year, we set a goal to attend one marriage conference or retreat each year. In 7 1/2 years of marriage we've read a few marriage books, listened to a lot of marriage podcasts and have heard a couple sermon series on marriage but had never attended a marriage… Continue reading Nuggets of Helpful Truth For Your Marriage
Navigating Major Schedule Changes in Marriage
If you follow me on Instagram, you've seen my posts and stories using the hashtag #refereewifelife. I use that when I accompany my husband to a lacrosse game that he's officiating, usually in a pretty location in Tennessee or the Carolinas. Traveling with him and turning those work trips into fun road trips is the… Continue reading Navigating Major Schedule Changes in Marriage
14 Days To A Hopeful Marriage
I've learned a very difficult but beautiful truth in the last few years. Here it is in three parts: Doing all the right things will not keep my marriage from difficult times God brings difficulty in marriage to bring growth and change in my own heart My hope for a long-lasting, beautiful marriage cannot be… Continue reading 14 Days To A Hopeful Marriage
My Husband Doesn’t Appreciate Me
Last week I asked you to leave a comment and share a homemaking "win" that you'd enjoyed. I loved reading your comments! It encourages me so much to know that there are many women in all different stages and seasons of life who make their home life a priority. There was one other thing that… Continue reading My Husband Doesn’t Appreciate Me
The Look of Love {My Thoughts After The Royal Wedding}
I officially have royal wedding fever - or whatever comes after royal wedding fever. I was up at 5 AM on Saturday and watched four solid hours of wedding coverage. There are so many things to love about the events surrounding a royal wedding, from the fashion to the fairy tale setting! I am not… Continue reading The Look of Love {My Thoughts After The Royal Wedding}
Our Favorite Date Night Destinations
Happy Valentine's Day! In the spirit of the biggest "date night" of the year, I'm sharing our favorite destinations for a dinner date. I have a few local spots and a few chain restaurants, so hopefully you'll find some inspiration for wherever you live! #1 Casual Dining: Carolina Ale House (Greenville, SC) Whitney's (current*) Favorite: Beer Battered… Continue reading Our Favorite Date Night Destinations
Come Home For Comfort 