I've been reading books by Jill A. Davis and I stumbled upon a quote I really love: "Happy Endings are not for cowards." It reminded me of Garth's best man's speech. He toasted Garth for being brave enough to take the step to marry me.
I found that interesting because I never thought of it that way. Being brave. I was in love and knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this man. But it was brave. We took a leap of faith. We didn't know what hardships would come our way. And they will come our way. But we knew we wanted to walk through life together and fight the good fight.
My parents just celebrated 30 years. They chose to make it work though I'm sure life wasn't always roses. When over 50% of American couples are divorcing, they chose to stick it out. Cowards? I don't think so.
We have to fight for what we want. We have to work at our marriage. We have to work at our bodies to keep them in good shape. We have to work at our relationship with God because living His way does not come all that naturally. To write our happy endings takes work. Strength. Tears. Laughs. It is not for cowards.
- Lindsey
- I love God. My husband makes me laugh a lot. I could eat sushi everyday. I have been to Israel. I hate the rain in my shoes. I enjoy reading theology. I love Broadway musicals. I hate florescent lights. I like dressing up. I love weddings. I hate cake. I enjoy planning events. I adore Hawaii. I wish I could sing. I hope bell bottoms never go out of style. I am not a city girl. I love hanging out with my husband. I can kick your butt at Connect Four. I love bike riding. I should have been born in a state with an ocean. I'm following THE Rabbi. I like to clean. I love to laugh. I rather read than cook. I want to love God with my life.
11 comments:
Love this...a good marriage is truly hardwork but so worth fighting for!
Yes, it is brave but oh so worth it!
Love this!!!!!!!!
I've never looked at it that way, but I love it!
Awesome. (o: I came from a broken family and my parents divorced when I was 17. I will be married 5 years next week to my husband. And I agree - we don't just fight to stay married, but fight to have a GOOD marriage too.
Love this!
So many people think it's just supposed to happen but a relationship/marriage is hardwork! :)selti
Well said.....fab post.
We've been married 28 years and you're right...it takes work. But it is all worth it!
This is just what I needed to hear tonight, thank you!
It is true that nothing in life worth having comes easy! Happy 30 years to your parents!!
Love this very simple, yet profound post. Just celebrated our 10 year anniversary with a vow renewal last week.
Recommended reading for you: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller. Perhaps the most thought-provoking book I've ever read, all about having the courage to write a great story for yourself.
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