Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Whirlwind Summer
I decided to revisit my blog and I realized that it has been quite some time since I have made a post. I guess that preparing for a wedding, getting married, and adjusting to a new lifestyle took most of my attention! It's certainly worthy of it. I know it hasn't been a month yet, but I really do think I have the best wife ever! I say that with some trepidation because no matter what I say about marriage so far, more folks than I expected like to either insert predictions of doom and proscriptions of current naivety (unwittingly, they do this), or use it as a time to muse about "way back when" they were at such a place in life. It's like I can't say anything serious about marriage without it turning into a joke that truly is a joke but has a disturbing undercurrent to it-- or turning into a reflection session about the other person, which is fine, just odd. Of course, I'm thankful for those who continue to remind me of how great a blessing married life is and celebrate with me in the goodness and sacredness of this life together. It's imperfect, but just like the rest of life, out of bricks of imperfection come beautiful foundations and architectures the likes of which we've never dreamed.
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2 comments:
Your observation on comments about marriage is so true. It's rather interesting to see your mini-analysis of this very aptly described phenomenon put into words. Unfortunately, most of those in that 50% who don't divorce never learn how to work at and discover true joy in marriage, and they don't hold back sharing their cynical views. They invalidate your honeymoon-phase musings, because for whatever reason, things didn't work out that well for them. And hey, those comments keep coming but under a different subject heading when it comes to kids. It's just one of those I-got-there-first and I'm-going-to-tell-you-what-it's-really-like-because-you-have-no-clue things you have to take in stride.
And from the Matt I know, I'm confident that you and Deedra have an amazingly strong foundation already established from which to build on for the rest of your lives! It still takes lots of work and maintenance, but you're off to a grand start.
Thanks for the head's up, Gil. :) Your comments are also encouraging and certainly resonate with the thoughts and feelings I was trying to communicate.
Taking it in stride...
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