Life Can Sure Can Get Busy

My blogging time has been overrun by day-to-day life. It has been quite busy for us lately.

Preparing for my son to start school. ( He only attends 4 hours a week)

His 1st Day !

Family Doctor and Dentist Appointments

3 people x Dr+Dentist+ Eye= Time Consuming

I have started back school (whew, that eats up the majority of my time)

My hardest, time consuming, testing all of my abilities class...

Family Time

Hubby and Son at a local Festival 

And somehow my husband and I have slipped in a moment or two for one another.

Lunch Date at Panera Bread ( Yum) & great conversation :) 

Life sure can get busy. The day to day can affect our personal relationships too. It is important to ensure that you and your spouse are finding ways to connect with one another no matter how small it may seem. 

Here are some great ways to connect with your spouse : Connecting With Your Spouse                   

How do you and your Spouse fit in time to connect in your day to day life ?  Each couple will find their own unique way to connect. The important idea is that you find what clicks for you and do it. Without connection you and your spouse are in danger of drifting apart. For " A Loving Lasting Marriage", connection is one of the key elements ! Also remember that praying together and for one another  is also a great way  to stay connected ! 

Shalasha

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National Marriage Week

It’s National Marriage Week and I am so excited!

What is National Marriage Week?

From February 7th to 14th every year— is a collaborative effort to encourage many diverse groups to strengthen individual marriages, reduce the divorce rate, and build a stronger marriage culture, which in turn helps curtail poverty and benefits children.

You can find out more information from the Official Site: National Marriage Week USA

Ebook

I am pleased to announce that I was able to participate in a creation of an ebook, Stay Connected : 18 Mediations to Help You Build A Marriage That Works !  This ebook was created with several other marriage educators and designed especially for National Marriage Week. You can find my contribution on page 16 of the ebook, which will give you a little more insight on my personal marriage journey. This is a free resource for you to download! You will find this ebook under the Resources Tab at the top of the home page.

Reader’s Challenge

During this Week I have 2 challenges for your and your Spouse:

1-    Date Night Challenge: I have written 2 posts on the importance of date night, but have you taken the step to initiate a date night? During National Marriage Week plan a 2-hour date night with your spouse. This does not have to be away from home or spend any extra funds. Just 2 hours of one on one time doing something that you and your spouse finds enjoyable.

2-    A Love Letter Challenge- Yes, a love letter challenge! When was the last time that you wrote your spouse a love letter, or when was the last time you received a love letter? Sit down and put into writing the reasons you love your spouse, reasons you appreciate your spouse, things you enjoy doing together, and even some things that you would enjoy doing more or begin to do.

I am hosting another Giveaway!

This giveaway will be in a separate post so be looking for it!

Upcoming Posts :

I will be sharing three Married Couples and One Engaged Couple Love stories during this week as well as Tips form Real Marriages!

Facebook page

I am launching “ A Loving Lasting Marriage” Facebook page!

To reach more couples, get more insights, and just spread the word about “A Loving Lasting Marriage” I have created a facebook page. Will you please join this page and share it with your friends.

My original intent for this blog was to catch a glimpse of the elements that create a “ Loving Lasting Marriage” such as one would do on a warm summer’s eve to lighting bugs in a jar . To create topics and ask questions for couple’s in varying stages of relationships and marriage to give their tips, advice, and insights. During 2012 I hope to tie together these insights to help others create or maintain their “ Loving Lasting Marriage”. I would like to thank each one of you that has added to our jar ! Please continue to be apart of this great effort to help ourselves through helping one another !

Shalasha

An Unexpected Date Night

My unexpected date night came with an unexpected phone call. I was told that I had won tickets to the Kelly Clarkson Concert!

A few days later when our tickets arrived in the mail the excitement grew.

I would not only get to see an amazing artist but also have a quiet car ride to and from the show toddler free.  Our son was left with amazing babysitters  (thanks again ladies!) and off we went toward Durham NC.

On the road trip to the concert the sky was filled with the most amazing sunset with deep purples and pinks.

We were able to talk about some important topics that will be happening in our lives over the next couple of months.

When we got to the concert we had to rush inside and find our seats. Soon the music began and we were able to have a couple of fun, no stress, no decision, no schedule, no worries hours.

As the rest of the theater snapped pictures, took videos, facebooked, and tweeted around us we just sat there and enjoyed the moment.

This unexpected date night allowed us to not only enjoy Kelly Clarkson and her upbeat and fun music but also to reconnect as a couple.

Other reasons date night can be an important element in marriage is because it creates bonding time with your spouse, allows you and your spouse to continue learning about one another through new experiences, as well as creates excitement in your marriage. Planning date night will allow you and your spouse to have something to look forward to together.

Date nights don’t have to wait until you win a contest! Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling for your next date night!

100+ Great Date Night Ideas

Marriage has many instances that it is fun and fulfilling. Marriage is also a labor love, it takes work, time, and commit to allow it to grow.   I hope you are able to use these insights to create and/or maintain your "Loving Lasting Marriage". In addition, Pray together and Seek God together if you are seeking your Loving Lasting Marriage.  If you have any insights on this topic please share ! 

Shalasha