The Importance of Family
In these turbulant times I have been thinking alot about the importance of family, and how the bonds that bind are able to sustain difficulites that occur in life.
What is family? It is more than the members within the unit; it is the memories, the challenges, and the love that is essential for family surrvival.
Perhaps because Bill is divorced I tend to think on this a bit more, because I desire "family". And to be honest, with how quickly my step-son is growing, I know that my children will be grown before I realize it. The question is after children are grown, how is the family redefined? What will my life with my husband look and be? Perhaps this is why I find it important for husbands and wives to continue to "fall in love"...remember when you first met and how you dated and desired to impress, this is something that must continue throughout the marriage. I'm not saying to go out and spend money, but remember what it was like anticipating the phone call, the excitment of first holding hands, the ACTION, of falling in love.
This is especially important when adversity arises. It is easy to let bitterness and resentment build up walls blocking communication, so the ability to focus on the ACTION becomes key to overcoming adversity. If husband AND wife are not committed to the betterment and loving of each other, than the family is what suffers.
This is not to say that this will result in wedded bliss, but I find that I need this reminder to help me center on the importance of my family. It is for my children's benefit that I take ACTION to honor, love and cherish Bill.
By doing so will create a solid family bond, where we as a family can meet and overcome lifes challenges, and enjoy the blessings as well.