I am a wife.
Of course, I am also a daughter, a sister, a mother, and meemaw, I love all of those titles and all of those roles, but paramount to all of these is wife.
One of my greatest hopes is that my marriage is a representation of love and commitment to all who know me; even more important however, is the example I set for my kids. In fact, I would say that being a great wife to my husband is quite possibly the most important thing I can do for my children.
My marriage is in no way perfect, nor can I say I am an expert on the subject. What I can say however, is I am committed to learning and growing in my role as wife and have been for over 25 years. Marriage takes work - a lot of work - but, everything worthwhile does.
This blog, "Meemaw's Transformation" is a series of thoughts and musings of my life. A theme you will see more of here will be on the topic of love and marriage - as that is central to who I am.
One of the most important books I've read on the topic of marriage (and relationships in general) is The Five Love Languages
In the book, the author Dr. Chapman explains that there are 5 specific languages each of us speak and understand. More often than not, husbands and wives don't speak the same language. I guess that's the bad news. The good news is: we can learn each others language. And it's really not that hard!
One of the most important books I've read on the topic of marriage (and relationships in general) is The Five Love Languages
In the book, the author Dr. Chapman explains that there are 5 specific languages each of us speak and understand. More often than not, husbands and wives don't speak the same language. I guess that's the bad news. The good news is: we can learn each others language. And it's really not that hard!
I encourage you, for the sake of your relationship, learn your spouse's Love Language. Words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, physical touch. Which language do you speak? Which language does your husband understand? Take the test here: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/
On November 18, Dr. Chapman is bringing his 5 Love Languages tour to my home church in Grimsby, Lakemount Worship Centre
If there is any way you can make it out, please do. I promise you, by applying what you learn in the 5 Love Languages, your marriage can't help but improve.
If there is any way you can make it out, please do. I promise you, by applying what you learn in the 5 Love Languages, your marriage can't help but improve.
Order your tickets here: http://www.lakemount.ca/upcoming/events/dr-gary-chapman-tour
