Sheri Mueller, Marriage and More…

I am one who believes the romance and love of Valentine’s Day is something to weave throughout a marriage continually, not on one day established by Hallmark. Also, there is message Hallmark leaves out of the equation in their advertising and cards…sacrifice. I imagine they wouldn’t sell a thing if a card said, “I will [...]

A new book came across my desk this week by Mark and Grace Driscoll entitled, Real Marriage – The Truth About Sex, Friendship & Life Together.  Touted as the talk of Christian publishing circles months before its release, I had to take a look and provide my honest appraisal. One thing the Driscoll’s do well [...]

For those who have been devoted followers of my blog in the past, I apologize for my long absence.  My intense focus in 2011 was to complete my undergrad and start my master’s program in counseling.   I’m happy to report I accomplished both goals and look forward to spending more time writing.   I appreciate your patience, [...]

  I, take you, to be my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well [...]

Whenever I am in a public place, I like to watch how couples interact.  I watch for genuine affection,  attentiveness, conversation, touch, and respect.  There is a lot that can be learned about a relationship through observation.  One can quickly assess if a couple has had a good day together, a fair day,  a horrible [...]

The other evening, when I finally had some down time from the onslaught of typing papers and preparing a verbal presentation for my courses at school, I vegetated to the couch to catch up on a few programs I had TIVO’d.  Fast forwarding through the commercials (my favorite thing to do), I noticed that Who [...]

A young pastor at my church recently wrote an amazing post on his blog about the journey he has witnessed with his grandparents, and their recovery from an accident.  His words are an excellent reminder of how to love your spouse even when you think no one is watching.  The legacy of love we will leave behind [...]

I don’t know exactly when this started, but I find myself nudging my husband several times throughout the night to stop his snoring.  It starts out as a low rumbling growl and by 2:00 a.m., it’s a runaway train going full steam ahead. My poor husband has endured nasal surgery, a sleep apnea test, a [...]

It has been a wonderful week as the weather is warming up in the Chicago area.  It seems like hibernation has lasted a bit longer than unusual this year.  Once the thermometer hits fifty degrees, the shorts and sandals come out.  There is a ray of hope around the corner that winter is finally over.  The [...]

The other day a friend expressed deep sadness. She shared with me that Valentine’s Day is the only day her husband remembers to give her a card and flowers – the rest of the year she receives nothing.  I was deeply saddened. It occurred to me this annual event might be the only day they [...]