Freedom and Blessings!

It's been an interesting week folks! I got my new TV, Christa got her new camera, my boss approved my vacation time for our FREE cruise in May that was so generously provided by my parents! God has blessed us immensely lately with gifts and opportunities!

Why I am excited about this cruise:

1. Over the years, our pastors, marriage counselors, sunday schools and bible studies have stressed the key to maintaining a happy marriage: Divert Daily, Withdraw Weekly and Abandon Annually. What this means is that every once in a while and with some regularity a couple must spend some time on each other away from the kiddos. If a marriage lacks this, the couple will wake up one day with the kids no longer in the nest (off to college or to build their own lives) and realize that they don't know each other any more. This is why so many couples get divorced when the kids aren't the thing they have in common any more. So, to make your marriage healthy, set aside the following time:

a. Set aside a few minutes each day for just a little romance. Just enough to let the other person know you care for them and want to know how their day was and if there is anything you could do for them.

b. Set aside a date night. Date night is VITAL to keeping feelings of love alive. Love may be a decision, but it's always a lot easier if you can keep the feelings going. Take time to stoke the flame.

c. Go on a week-long vacation at least once a year without the kids. This is highly recommended to step-back, relax and let everything go for a little while. It's good for the your heart, soul, mind, strength, and relationship with God and your spouse.

Sure, some people can survive without this, but not without difficulty. Just this little bit of investment will go a looooong way. Also, if you don't do this, chances are you won't be a very happy person. And if you and your spouse are both feeling strained, that hurts your relationship with everyone around you, including your kids.

2. The second reason I'm so excited is that Christa and I haven't had a vacation for 2 years! And the last one we were on, she was pregnant and we were severely limited in how much fun we could have!

3. Free food!

4. No cell phones, no crying, no traffic, no work, no stress!!!

5. Romancing and relaxing with my dearest honeywife.

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