Great post!! you and your wife are very lucky to have found each other because that true and deep love is not easily found. I’m on my second marriage and my husband and I we’ve been together for 1 to 2 years and I’ve been married 14 of them, so it’s much better this time. I think I’ve learned a lot in my first marriage and I’m sure he did too but if you have love and true deep love and love them through it all you’ll survive! Congrats to you and your wife and wishing you another 50!
Great point: “tell my wife when I am struggling before it turns into something she has to discover” - my issue has been my long held belief that as a man, {whatever thing} is my cross to bear, don’t burden her, etc. All in the VERY mistaken notion that she won’t know something’s wrong as long as I bottle it up tightly enough.
Surprise! Mi esposa has always noticed when something is wrong and I’m suppressing it. I’ve learned over the years it’s usually a relief to her for me to tell her what’s up with me (“oh, is THAT all? I was thinking it was a real problem” LOL). And Surprise #2, when I can express my needs or wants I’ve just moved one step closer toward achieving them, and she’s generally a gracious partner in my getting there. 🎼 “I wish that i knew what I know now when I was younger…”
Excellent post, Beau, and my heartiest congratulations to you and Abigail on your seventeen years!
I love how you got married so young. We were also married young - I was 21 and Fiona was 19 - and we always said how lucky we felt that we got to spend so much more of our lives together because of that.
Congratulations on finding what works for you and Abigail's marriage and congrats on 17 years! Here's to many more!!
For those who missed the sermon in person, it's truly worth the listen! Thank you Beau for sharing your insights and your passions - and what the Spirit called you to share! You are truly a gifted vessel being used by God!
On the contrary, even on paper that sounds like the most romantic thing! You and your wife have discovered the absolute heart of every strong marriage and I find it incredibly inspiring.
Your mastery of the English language is amazing. I came to Downtown Resurrection two years ago to restore my faith. Like you,” I came from a Baptist tradition. Like everyone else I am a work in progress, but I have found a church home to continue that journey. This Substack article is inspiring.
Great post!! you and your wife are very lucky to have found each other because that true and deep love is not easily found. I’m on my second marriage and my husband and I we’ve been together for 1 to 2 years and I’ve been married 14 of them, so it’s much better this time. I think I’ve learned a lot in my first marriage and I’m sure he did too but if you have love and true deep love and love them through it all you’ll survive! Congrats to you and your wife and wishing you another 50!
Great point: “tell my wife when I am struggling before it turns into something she has to discover” - my issue has been my long held belief that as a man, {whatever thing} is my cross to bear, don’t burden her, etc. All in the VERY mistaken notion that she won’t know something’s wrong as long as I bottle it up tightly enough.
Surprise! Mi esposa has always noticed when something is wrong and I’m suppressing it. I’ve learned over the years it’s usually a relief to her for me to tell her what’s up with me (“oh, is THAT all? I was thinking it was a real problem” LOL). And Surprise #2, when I can express my needs or wants I’ve just moved one step closer toward achieving them, and she’s generally a gracious partner in my getting there. 🎼 “I wish that i knew what I know now when I was younger…”
Excellent post, Beau, and my heartiest congratulations to you and Abigail on your seventeen years!
I love how you got married so young. We were also married young - I was 21 and Fiona was 19 - and we always said how lucky we felt that we got to spend so much more of our lives together because of that.
Congratulations to you and Abigail!
Congratulations on finding what works for you and Abigail's marriage and congrats on 17 years! Here's to many more!!
For those who missed the sermon in person, it's truly worth the listen! Thank you Beau for sharing your insights and your passions - and what the Spirit called you to share! You are truly a gifted vessel being used by God!
On the contrary, even on paper that sounds like the most romantic thing! You and your wife have discovered the absolute heart of every strong marriage and I find it incredibly inspiring.
Your mastery of the English language is amazing. I came to Downtown Resurrection two years ago to restore my faith. Like you,” I came from a Baptist tradition. Like everyone else I am a work in progress, but I have found a church home to continue that journey. This Substack article is inspiring.
Congratulations on 17 years! I love how you found your way to the best of each other!!
And for posting your sermon! Now if you can just get your voice to read your Substack…