This is my second attempt at blogging. My first was a lesson well learned I hope, and now I think I have the patience and determination to focus and make myself do this.
The first thing I want to share is my insight into marriage. I've only been married about 4 and a half months so far, but I think I've figured out why it is so hard for people to stay together these days. It is quite literally physically draining to care about another person this much. Even when they get on your last nerve and you want to strangle them, because, and lets be honest here, if they're on you're nerves that bad you must really care for them. If you add children to the equation (which I have not, thank GOD!) and look at the way society tells you to care about yourself above everything else, its little wonder why the divorce rate is so high. It's unfortunate many couples don't stick it out. There are so many wonderful things about being married, even if it is hard. I couldn't have made a better partner.
Second, friends. I've had a lot of upheaval in this area lately. I've had people leave my life and come back in. I've had people who weren't good for me permanently removed. I've realized entire groups of people that were always there and just waiting for me to look their way. However, through all that, I've always had three friends who've stuck with me.These three people have always been there to help me, and they're the most precious resource I have.
This blog comes after a time when I've had some trouble and a lot of happiness. I've rededicated my life to God, to my wife, and to my newly discovered passion for living. This day is the beginning of something new.
