It is a rainy, dreary morning in New England. I’ve been catching up on my blog reading this morning. There are several blogs I really enjoy reading by women who stay home, mother’s of small & large families, homeschoolers, Catholic wives, and some who just have awesome hearts & minds.

I was reading on one site today about a woman whose husband left her with three young children after 12 years of marriage. Ack! My heart absolutely breaks for a marriage that ends. Dave & I entered marriage with the assumption that we would live the rest of this life out together. Assumption can make a person complacent. I must remember to pray daily for our marriage to always grow stronger, healthier and wiser. As it is already, after only 16 months of marriage, I can not imagine life without Dave by my side. God bonds two as one spiritually with the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, but I see now that over time God makes this incredible gift blossom so that each spouse literally cannot see themselves as whole anymore without the other.

I have some general prayers for Dave that I try to remember daily regarding his work, safety and happiness, but I must also remember to pray for our marriage. I prayed for God to grant me this wonderful husband, so it makes sense that I remember to pray for our marriage to become greater and greater everyday.

Thank you dear Heavenly Father for this miracle of Dave and an awesome marriage!