Roll Away Your Stone
Whew! What a great weekend! Drew and I spent a relaxing weekend up at WinShape Retreat for a premarital program called "Prepare to Last." It was such an encouraging weekend for us. We came away refreshed, revitalized, and encouraged in the preparation and growth we have accomplished so far. A few wonderful takeaways from the weekend:
I am beginning the process of packing up all of my belongings to move on Saturday and Sunday into what will be Drew's and my apartment. It is so exciting to think about decorating and creating our first home. :) But, right now, all I can think about is packing tape and dust bunnies.
On another exciting note, we are officially 3 days away from the launch of the NEW and improved www.maiedae.com, as well as the start of an awesome LAUNCH PARTY!!! Look forward to some great giveaways, featured new products, and an amazing new look that Savannah and I have been working hard to produce. We are pumped!!
1. Trying to "win" an argument should not be your purpose, because your spouse is not your adversary. You either both win or you both loose.
2. Practice lifting up your spouse by naming 5 things you think are "lovely, admirable, praiseworthy, noble, true, or honorable" about them.
3. Make time for just the two of you on a regular basis. We have a scheduled "date night" every Wednesday where we spend intentional time with one another. Try to learn something you didn't know about your spouse.
4. Besides your relationship with God (which comes first above all else), your relationship with your spouse is the most important relationship in your life. Don't let anything else take the place of, or come before, this relationship - whether it be the kids, work, a hobby, or even your extended family.
5. Fight your selfishness and desire for control. They will try to put walls between the two of you.
6. If you find yourself in an argument and you just aren't getting anywhere, take 5-10 minutes and try to argue from the other person's perspective. Then, come back together and present your argument for the other side.
4. Besides your relationship with God (which comes first above all else), your relationship with your spouse is the most important relationship in your life. Don't let anything else take the place of, or come before, this relationship - whether it be the kids, work, a hobby, or even your extended family.
5. Fight your selfishness and desire for control. They will try to put walls between the two of you.
6. If you find yourself in an argument and you just aren't getting anywhere, take 5-10 minutes and try to argue from the other person's perspective. Then, come back together and present your argument for the other side.
I am beginning the process of packing up all of my belongings to move on Saturday and Sunday into what will be Drew's and my apartment. It is so exciting to think about decorating and creating our first home. :) But, right now, all I can think about is packing tape and dust bunnies.
On another exciting note, we are officially 3 days away from the launch of the NEW and improved www.maiedae.com, as well as the start of an awesome LAUNCH PARTY!!! Look forward to some great giveaways, featured new products, and an amazing new look that Savannah and I have been working hard to produce. We are pumped!!