I love hearing other peoples' love stories and their thoughts and tips on what makes their marriages work. This week's spotlight couple has been together since their sophomore year of high school. Henrietta is a graduate of Morris College in Sumter, SC with a Political Science Degree, and works as an administrator assistant. Her husband, Mike is a graduate of Lees-McRae College … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Marlon & Rashida Cohen
Marlon and Rashida met at church during a youth ministry meeting. She needed a ride home that night, he offered (it was late and raining), and the rest is history. They quickly became friends through different ministries in the church and have been married for almost seven years. Marlon has a background in sales and marketing, and Rashida is a Chiropractic Doctor who … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Ainsley & Rachael Gibson
Rachael and Ainsley are our spotlight couple this week, both born and raised in Jamaica, currently residing in Maryland. This couple shares with us their experience getting married as a young couple, learning how to raise their kids in a completely different culture than what they’re accustomed to, managing busy professional careers, and the things that have helped keep their … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Anjuan & Aneika Simmons
If for any minute you doubt that there are truly happily married people out there, here is yet another beautiful couple to inspire you in your own marriage (or future marriage). Anjuan and Aneika met in college at the University of Texas at Austin. He studied Electrical Engineering, and she studied Management Information Systems. Although their college romance ended up not … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Gregory & Kemlia Sherman
This week's spotlight is on Gregory (Greg) and Kemlia (Kem, sounds like Kim) Sherman. This couple hails from Maryland by way of South Carolina. She’s a ten-and-a-half year veteran of the US Air Force. He served in the Army for thirteen years. They’ve been married for twenty years, together for twenty-four, and have two beautiful daughters (ages fifteen and twenty) and an … [Read more...]
Honeymooning Every Year — Why It’s So Important
With all the stress from work, simply taking care of our families, and life in general, it's sometimes easy to forget why we even got married in the first place. A while ago, I posted an article that discussed the importance of having that refreshing "girls weekend" to let our hair down. Well, it's even more important that, as married couples, that we take the time to … [Read more...]
5 Things I’ve Learned So Far in Marriage
I’ve only been married 15 years so I don’t consider myself a pro at it, but I have learned some things that may help you in your marriage. Below is a short list I’ve compiled. I don’t always have to be right. Being wrong in an argument is a learning experience for me. It hurts sometime when I am wrong, but I had to learn that I won’t always be right. My husband does know … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons I Love Being A Stay-At-Home Mom (Part 2)
Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is not something I had ever considered…ever. I didn't have anything against SAHMs, I just knew that it wasn't “for me”. I knew I wanted to continue working to climb the “corporate ladder” (or so I thought). Now that I've been a SAHM for almost two years, I can’t imagine spending my days any other way. Below, we are continuing with the top 10 … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons I Love Being A Stay-At-Home Mom (Part 1)
As I look at the title of this post, I can't help but laugh because being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is not something I had ever considered...ever. I didn't have anything against SAHMs, I just knew that it wasn't "for me". I knew I wanted to continue working to climb the "corporate ladder" (or so I thought). Now that I've been a SAHM for almost two years, I can't imagine … [Read more...]
Being Physically Present Isn’t Enough
When I was a little girl, all I wanted to do was come home and share with my mom all that happened during my school day. I would tell her who liked who, which of my friends got in trouble and who wore what, to name a few. I know my mouth ran for a mile a minute and may have been challenging to listen to on certain days, but my mom listened. When I think back on my childhood I … [Read more...]
Date Your Daughter Early, or Compete For Her Heart Later
The dating age is probably the least anticipated time in a father's life. Every dad, who has a daughter, will reach this point someday. And I'm pretty certain it is one of the first things a dad thinks of when he hears the words, "it's a GIRL!" Well, it was for me. The dating age seems to be the point where you are no longer number one in your daughter's heart. That can … [Read more...]
The “Real†Benefits Of A Couple's Retreat
Okay, I should be completely honest, my husband and I are a touch overdue for a retreat. It has been some time since we experienced a spiritual weekend getaway with other couples, but nevertheless we still hold on to many of the lessons learned in our last one. We anxiously look forward to participating in another one in the very near future. For me, the "idea" of the … [Read more...]
How Did Life Get So Busy?
A couple years ago I bought myself a 2009 car. It was the first car I ever owned and I wanted it to be more reliable than the 1997 Buick I was currently driving. My favorite feature? XM Radio. But now I'm about to cancel my XM subscription because when I'm bopping my head to my favorite song of the moment, I miss out on the exchanges like this in the backseat: Ayanna: I … [Read more...]
Does Your Role As A Parent Ever Scare You?
Occasionally, when I sit with my youngest daughter and assist with homework my mind begins to race. I think about her future and all the possibilities. I fast forward to her finishing elementary school, going to high school and then heading off to college. My oldest daughter is only a few short years away from graduating high school and leaving home. And simply put, it freaks … [Read more...]
Five Inexpensive Ideas For Mother-Daughter Time
By Kirstie McWilliams-Myvett I don't recall spending much one-on-one time with my own mother while growing up, but one particular memory is clear as day. I'd written an essay about the importance of mothers and won. The prize was a limousine ride, dinner and tickets to see a play. My mother and I were like two ecstatic teens. It was a nice outing without the distraction of … [Read more...]