by Darlene Schacht | Jan 31, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
I’m a sleeper.I’m especially known to nap in the car, whether we’re driving across town or taking a road trip. I just have to close my eyes and I’m down for the count. Last thing I remember from this afternoon is that we drove up to...
by Lisa Jacobson | Jan 30, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
Just like you and daddy.That’s the kind of marriage she says she’s always wanted. She wants to love, to laugh, and to hold on the way he and I do. And here she is. Our daughter has grown up and is a young woman herself – being courted by a fine young...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 29, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
I don’t particularly love shopping with Michael. I enjoy doing a lot of things with him–but walking around a mall together is not at the top of either one of our lists.Not that I don’t like going to the mall, or walking with my...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 28, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
It was a beautiful May afternoon.While out for a walk, I got it in my head that I wanted to buy a house. This one was on the same street, but it was much bigger than our little red house on the corner. Our kids (two of them at the time) would have their own bedrooms,...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 25, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
Last night I came across a letter that I received a while back from one of my readers. Reading it through, I couldn’t help but think that it would be a great fit for this marriage series. I hope you enjoy her encouragement as much as I have…Dear Darlene,I...