Marriage

You know you can look at marriage like a sprint or a marathon…or a prison sentence. It’s all a matter of perspective. My wife, Lee and I have been married for about 45 years. She’d probably say about 40 of the happiest years of her life. I’ve discovered over the years that apparently I’m not a joy to live with. :)

But when we got into this relationship many years ago, we said, "This is it". Till death do us part means till death do us part. Now I’m not saying she hasn’t tried to kill me a few times, but I’m sure she probably wanted to.

Marriage is not easy. But the only way to have a long-lasting marriage is one day at a time. It’s not a sprint. It’s not for the faint of heart. It’s for the two who live by their commitments no matter what.

You know that’s not such a popular opinion today. But over these years I’ve made a friend forever. Nobody knows me better, can call be to accountability quicker, or love me more unconditionally than she can. And we’ve done it one day at a time. Through the good times AND the bad-even when it doesn't 'feel good'. That’s life. That’s marriage.

A marathon is a long race. I ran a couple of marathons when I was a younger man and it was the hardest thing I've ever done. But it is so worth it. So is marriage. But it's hard work.

It's not easy but if you're lookin', there's always hope.