by Darlene Schacht | Jan 24, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
It was Friday night.After 20 years, I still remember that because we had gone over to my sister’s house for a Bible study like we had every other Friday night of that year. About 15 of us would get together in their basement to sing, pray and search scripture...
by Lisa Jacobson | Jan 23, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
On my own.That’s how it felt when he walked out the door to catch the next plane. True, traveling was a necessary part of his job, but I’m the wife who’s left behind. It’s me who stays back to look after things. To clean up the spills, to fix...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 22, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
I had just stepped into the hallway when I saw it. One of the most beautiful things one could see–the undying love between a man and his wife.Dad had been sick for some time already, and the cancer reduced him to about 85 pounds. Looking at him, I wondered if...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 21, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
Poetry… I’ve read Dr. Seuss. Does that count?Ask me to write a poem, and I’m lost. Seriously. I wouldn’t know a good poem if it was staring me in the face. On the other hand, my niece Stephanie is an incredible poet. At least I think she is....
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 18, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
Just a quick reminder again that we won’t be having any posts on Saturday or Sunday. I’ll be back on Monday with day 11. “I vow to love you.”Doesn’t that sound simple? It does, and yet when you consider the characteristics of love you see...
