Tis the Season!

Just like our world has seasons, so does every marriage. We all experience different "seasons" as we walk through this life together. Laura and I are coming out of a particularly difficult "season" in our marriage.

We never dreamed Torrey leaving for college would have such an adverse effect on our marriage, but it did. The months of August, September and October were to say the least ROUGH! However, like the seasons of the year, all things come to an end.

Thanksgiving break was great for us. Torrey (because he's Laura's son) finagled his way out of last weeks Monday and Tuesday classes...So he was home for over a week. Our house was the center of activity for he and his friends as night after night our house was a buzz with activity.

I don't think there was an exact "moment" when Laura and I realized that Torrey is doing GREAT, but we are at peace with the situation and our marriage is moving back toward "normal" (whatever that means) again.

Whether your marriage is cruising along like a sun filled vacation, suffering through a tough transition or somewhere in between, here are some NUMBERS to keep in mind. 52, and 411.

52
To remind you that no matter what season, you and your spouse need to "date" once a week. It may be as simple as a cup of coffee or a walk together, but get in each others FACE with some quality time.

411
At least 4 times a year get away together just the two of you. Rent a hotel room, spend the day on a color tour, get away from the kids or grand kids or just life.

1 time a year INVEST in your marriage at a conference or workshop.

1 time a year INVEST in your marriage by reading a book or doing a study together.

Yep it takes a lot to get through the "seasons" life brings, but in the end...WOW is it worth it!

Blessings~

J&L