I have been reflecting lately on where Mary and I are now as compared to the 40 years before.
We have been married over 40 years and during most of those years we spent the vast majority of our waking hours apart (school, work, church, etc.). When we were together, it was mostly about the children. (We have 8.) Even in my semi-retired year-and-a-half, we often were involved in separate activities.
Now we are together almost all of the time. That is a rather big change. We are companions and, to be effective, we try to counsel together in all we do. We plan our week and then our days together. We study the scriptures as companions and, later, as family members.
One of the things our president said we needed to do was show the young missionaries a happy marriage. I guess enough of them come from homes where they didn't see this that he feels they need the encouragement. I am very grateful that I chose so well all of those years ago making that an easy assignment to fulfill.
Looks like the 40 years have been good to both of you.
ReplyDeleteWe're jealous of the temperature there, although not so jealous of the completo sandwich.
I agree that the years have been good to you. I also agree it is a great blessing to have married well. We have 33 years behind us now, and I look forward to serving together on a misison.
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