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Well, I've started this blog in hopes that readers will contribute their wisdom and knowledge about life and marriage.

I got the idea while standing in line, greeting people at my daughters wedding reception. My sister whispered in her ear a little sage advice to help her as she starts this new journey called marriage. That was the second time that day and I said, "My, you have quite a few of those don't you" (teasingly) and she said, "I have tons!" And I know other people do too! So, if you have visited my blog, you'll know about this one and hopefully, you'll leave bits of wisdom and advice for the rest of us to read. So, if you know who wrote something that you find useful, or you've come up with a little bit of advice all on your own, let us know! I don't want to get in trouble for not giving credit where credit is due, so please try to know your sources!

One (of the many) things I've learned in my almost 30 years of marriage is FORGIVENESS.

There are many times when we do stuff that the other person doesn't like and they get angry or upset. It doesn't pay to hold a grudge - you're the one being miserable! I do however do my best cleaning when I'm mad! After I'm done cleaning I do try to quickly forgive OR seek forgiveness and then I try to FORGET! Satan is doing everything in his power to destroy marriages and families and I'm not going to give him the satisfaction!

Now I mentioned my daughters wedding. I have to tell you a little story about this cute little couple! He's so funny and romantic and they are so in love with each other. On the day before their wedding, he called and asked her to go to the front door - he had left a message for her. She went to the front door and found a piece of paper folded up on the step. She opened it and he had written her a poem. It was a sweet little poem about 24 - 24 more hours and they would be together forever as husband and wife. At the end he told her that she needed to go to the side door. She went to the side door and opened it and there he was, holding 24 roses! What a wonderful surprise! And it was so sweet. They had pictures taken that evening. You should have seen his face when he saw her for the first time in her wedding dress! (He once tried to bribe me with 2 dozen Paradise Bakery cookies if he could see it!) I think he almost started crying! She was beautiful! I proudly say that because I'm her mother! But it's true even if I wasn't! There's something about a young couple who have saved themselves for each other. They're coming into this marriage clean and pure. They glowed! They are commited to each other! It's wonderful! Well, I'm going on and on. It's your turn. Send me your comments and I'll post them if they are appropriate. We look forward to hearing from you!