Prayers

For those of you who read my blogs on a regular basis, and keep up with my Facebook, you know I am crazy about my husband.  Obsessive crazy.  I knew on our first date I was going to marry him.  Sounds silly, I know.  When I was driving home that night, I called a girlfriend and I told her it was the best date I had ever been on, and I was going to marry him.  I knew.  

March 8, 2010- We met at Steak and Shake when he threw torn up paper at my friends and I.  We then stalked each other on Facebook later that night. 

March 10, 2010- We had our first date in Terre Haute.  We went to Deming Park, where Kyhle made a delicious picnic which consisted of PB&Js, chips, and drinks.  We sat on top of a hill at sunset, listened to music on his iPod, ate, and chatted.  It grew chilly outside, so we went back to his house where we had oreos and milk for dessert.  We then played "Life" and watched Batman Begins.  Awesome cuddle session. 

April 18, 2010- We got engaged while sitting out on my parent's front porch swing.  Very casual :)

July 8, 2010-  We were sealed for all time and eternity in the Chicago temple.  Best day ever. 

Are we perfect for each other?  Definitely.  Have we had the perfect marriage?  No way. Do we want to stick each other's heads in the oven sometimes?  For sure.  Do we give up on each other?  Absolutely Not.  

When did marriage become such an easy thing to give up on?  When did it become optional to work at it?  That's what marriage is.  Work.  Hard work.  But it is so worth it if you are willing to do the work.  At my bridal shower, the ladies all signed a big picture and put advice and words of encouragement.  

"If you center your lives in Christ, your love will be the purest and closest."

That picture is hanging in our bedroom right next to the door.  Every time I walk out of my room, I read that comment.  One thing I will say Kyhle and I do an awesome job at, is saying our prayers together every single night.  Even if we are so exhausted and falling asleep, we never miss a night.  I know that has brought us closer together.  I know it has built both of our testimonies, and has given us a stronger marriage.  We feel the spirit in our home, and we are peaceful.  We went through a phase where we weren't saying prayers, and when we started up again, we noticed the biggest difference in our relationship.  We spoke to each other differently, we use kind and encouraging words, we serve each other, and we don't argue.  

Married friends--  If you have not been saying your prayers with your spouse, please start now.  You will notice a difference.  I promise!