10 Years Ago

Ten years ago today I said "I Do" and I have been doing ever since. As we get ready for marriage weekend, I was talking to Mac and we were reflecting on the work that goes into marriage. I don't mean that at all in a negative way. Some seem to think that marriage happens. It doesn't, it is made. And like anything, what you get is a reflection of the work you put into it. If you don't want to put in hard work, planning, effort, and sacrifice, you are going to get a sub-standard product. What really bothers me is couples I know who aren't willing to really do that work but then use the low quality of their marriage as an argument for divorce. It's like not taking care of your home and then complaining about where you live. On the other hand, when you do the work. When you keep doing the work. When each day is a choice to say "I do" then you end up with a quality marriage that in turn makes that work worthwhile. I am so thankful for a wife who has joined me in that work. Now we do that work not only for us, but for the wonderful children God has blessed us with. They are a lot of work to and require another daily "I do." But the resultant life is so awesome! Enough of this. Time to take my lovely bride of 10 years out to dinner.