My blessed marriage

Being a strong woman doesn't always seem like the easiest thing in this world. It's takes a lot of deep heartache to get where you are strong. What's on the outside doesn't always portray what we feel on the inside. Being loved by a true husband who stands by your side proudly, adores you unconditionally, respects you each and every single day and protects you, inspires you, and keeps you strong. It's as natural as can be. To have a husband who is a true man who stands by your side and doesn't have a single ounce of selfishness allows you to grow as a woman into your own self. 

I can finally stand on my own two feet, I have my own opinion, make my own decisions, I do not worry if my home is going to be taken away from me, foreclosed on or my bills not paid. A real marriage where I can count on my husband to come home every night after work and sit at the dinner table, pick up the children on time, not gamble our finances away or is an alcoholic. My marriage is perfect for me and every person has a past. But, I can say I am blessed that God has given me a man now who can honor the vows of marriage. I have the emotional support, the friendship, the companionship, the bond... Just a few years ago I never knew these things existed. God answered my prayers. There is a healthy marriage. There is a man for a woman as the bible writes about. God has created a man for a woman. 

After sharing my past marriage with Father John and Deacon Greg and the process of my annulment a must in the Diocese's eyes. I understand my faith more. I worked hard over two years to earn my sacraments of baptism, first Eucharist, and confirmation. I deserve to receive my blessings back. I was forgiven for my sins at baptism at 28. My faith is stronger than anything that is put before me on this earth. I've realized that I can not receive absolution in confession without it and through many meetings and private conversations and blessings my spirit is ready to complete the step that is required in my faith. 

As a mother, watching your children strive in school, become healthy individuals and happy selfless human beings proves you've done your job as a mother. Life isn't about what we give them, it's about what we show them. Lessons taught, morals and values. Virtues, integrity, respect, honor, family, are taught by example. After being the sponsors of our first older child's marriage, I wish for the same blessed marriage that I have. I pray for all my children to have this the first time around in their lives. 

 

Having a healthy marriage is the first piece to a healthy life. God has blessed me with a strong man who finally respects the virtues of marriage. I do not worry about infidelity, gambling, dishonesty, and for that I owe my peace to God. AMEN! I give all thanks to you my Lord. #health #happiness #marriage #integrity #blessed #godfirst