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3:52 pm
This is how it should be…
I’m always amazed at my parent’s marriage. Even after more than 27 years of marriage, they deeply love each other and it shows in their conversations, their actions and their day-to-day routines.
My dad will go out of his way to chaffeur my mom around, whether to the doctor’s, to shopping, to work, etc. Even if he’s busy at work or really tired, if he is able to do it, he will willingly and lovingly drive her to wherever she wants to go.
My mom is always encouraging and looking out for my dad. She reminds (and sometimes forces) him to rest and take care of himself. She waits till the wee hours of the morning waiting for my dad when he comes back from his trips. She is always there to help him sound out problems and give wise advice and a different perspective.
My parents are always quick to remind me that their loving marriage is not because they have a magic formula or that they are just geniuses at marriage. All credit goes back to the Lord who kept them together through many tough and miserable times (and from what I hear, there were many) and helped them find the joy in each other and in their union.
Looking at my parents, it’s interesting to see how they have grown on each other. My outgoing and hot-headed (which I have inherited) dad has calmed down and is slower to anger. My quiet and loner mom has become more out-going and vocal. Oh and they both look alike! I can’t understand it, but they do! That’s why everyone knows that we’re a family when we go out together. We all look so similar! Plus, we’re loud (except my mom).
I love my parents dearly and treasure their stable and loving relationship. They are truly a great example of what I want my marriage to be – supportive, loving, full of laughter, strength for each other in hard times and the willingness to say sorry.
Above all, the thing I want the most is the JOY, pure joy in each other and most importantly, in serving the Lord as one.
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What a beautiful post. My parents have been married for 33 years and there are so many things that I want to model in my marriage. But I am encouraged by my dad to make my marriage work in a way that works for us and not model it after theirs (which I tend to get caught doing).
It is so beautiful to hear of marriages such as your parents because you don’t find it as the norm anymore. And I loved your comment about how they have grown to look like each other.
It really does give you a great understanding of Christ’s love for us through the roles of man and wife. So beautiful and loving.
Thanks for a wonderful post.
What a great a great testimony. I hope our children speak highly of us one day.
I think this is my first visit here. Certainly is a nice first impression. I’m off to browse your blog.
My parents have been married for almost 43 years now and I often look to them for guidance and inspiration when my own marriage goes through rough times. They’ve taught me compromise and selflessness and the ability to let someone else be right. Thank you for posting this.
What a very nice post to write about your parents. My parents have been married for 40 years. It is wonderful to have their marriage as an example in my life for my marriage.