No, not the Josh Groban song. But, that is a good one.
I never thought I'd admit to doing something so cheesy and predictable in LDS culture, but I suppose there is a first time for everything. Lately, Mark and I have been reading marriage-prep books. That is only the first part of the confession, the second is when I admit the fact that I actually love doing it. And so does Mark. These books are great, and of course the LDS perspectives makes them so relatable and helpful.
Right now we're reading: "First Comes Love" by Brinley and Ogletree (thanks Mom)
Next will be: "Then Comes Marriage" by Brinley and Ogletree (thanks Mom again)
And then: "What We Wish We'd Known When We Were Newlyweds" by Bytheway (thanks Adrien)
Mark and I keep getting guilt trips from our wards for never attending Family Home Evening. I just don't see the point. The only purpose FHE serves is allowing BYU co-eds to mingle and eventually find someone to marry. Having already found my soul mate I don't see a point in going. Some might argue that FHE is a good way to make friends. I already have far too many friends than I can manage, so adding more to the mix will only make my life more difficult.
(Mark is going to roll his eyes when he reads this!)
So, the solution: Mark and I now have our own FHE every Monday night. This is where we read the books together and take the time to talk about any other matters. I have really liked this and I hope we can keep this pattern as our family progresses.
Anyway, that's all.
2.06.2008
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Best thing you can learn now anyway is to work with Mark (and Mark only!) on creating the dynamic you want and need in your marriage by incorporating the Lord. Will and I have learned to LOVE "working" on our marriage. It's not the kind of work that you try to check off a list. It's more like....keeping the focus on it. Finding new ways to grow as a couple AND individually. Learning that almost everything that happens in your marriage, you will laugh at 10 years from now, so you might as well save some time and start laughing now. Staying connected, putting your companions needs first (as they do yours), and never underestimating the role that spirituality plays in you marriage are huge. I think you guys sound like you are doing EXACTLY what you should be doing.
One more question. Lindsay, can I still be your friend (even if you are too busy)? :)
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