Well, I'll be completely honest. I had planned to write on something completely different around 9:00 last night, but this morning I got to work and watched the following video:

 

I felt a lot of things while watching this video-- mainly inspiration driven by this couple's faith-filled, true-love-meets-determination attitude with which they live their lives and carry out their marriage and also a sense of my ungratefulness for the healthy and happy marriage I am blessed to be a part of.

I think a lot of the time when I get bogged down with school and other life stresses, the first thing to go on the back-burner is our marriage. I think part of that is fueled by a mentality that says, "Our marriage can handle anything, and Bo loves me no matter what!" And I honestly believe both of those to be true; however, taking the time to nurture a marriage and grow in your relationship with that other person is crucial. That's important for any relationship!

Today, I am reminded-- even more than usual-- of how truly blessed I am to have Bo in my life. In the short year and two months that we've been married, we've already been through quite a bit together. But I wouldn't trade my time and our experiences for the same thing with someone else for anything in this world. This man is my best friend, my confidant, the person that is literally there for me no matter what he has going on in his own life. He always manages to put me first. I am so grateful to be part of a love like that. And part of being grateful is taking the time to actually thank God for our blessings and tell Bo that I'm grateful for him and that I love him--what a concept! I'm learning more and more that when my attitude and mindset is one of thankfulness, I am better able to cope with the craziness of life; I am better able to see and attend to the needs of others; and most importantly, I am better able to love with all of my being. And Bo, of all the people I interact with on a daily basis, deserves that kind of love, the kind of love that lets him know how much I truly care for and am thankful for him.

So, join me today in taking some time today to be grateful for all of the wonderful relationships in our lives, and be sure to let those people know how much they matter to you. We're not promised tomorrow, so I suggest we

Share love and gratefulness with one another today.