Today is the eighth anniversary of Kevin’s first day in Anderson as a resident. We were talking this week about what a hard week it is in terms of remembrances. Just before Kevin arrived in 2012, my retired dog Meghan crossed the rainbow bridge. The next year, Loretta went to live with her retired family […]
Posts in the marriage category:
Unexpected Dream
Last year, Kevin and I achieved an unexpected dream. We bought a house. Homeownership is difficult for many people in today’s economy. In spite of the popularity of messages about financial freedom, most people I know live with high amounts of student loan debt or medical debt, low wages, etc. Student loan payments can often […]
What Does He Do?
I have wrestled for some time with questions about how to address a topic that is near to my heart; and I feel that it is time for me to do my best with it, however it comes out. When I was in seminary, there was a great focus on women in ministry. I feel […]
How do you do it? eye surgery, hospital, and oxygen, oh my!
Last month, I had surgery on my right eye to treat complications related to my artificial cornea. I traveled to Detroit for surgery with Dr. Michael Trese, who has treated me for additional problems with my retina in the past. The surgery is one that I will need repeatedly as long as I am able […]
Why did we choose marriage?
Kevin and I have a cute little table for two in our kitchen. It was a housewarming gift from my parents; and it has become our primary eating place when we do not have company. We also enjoy our morning coffee and our evening snack there. Sometimes during our table time, we listen to a […]
honor your vows with words
As I was passing by my husband’s desk this morning, he commented that a Facebook friend of his had posted something entitled “ten ways your husband is like a child”. We glanced over it together, and I had some thoughts in response. I thought I would post them since I often hear general comments of […]
We couldn’t quite wait for Valentine’s Day… What is M&Ms doing to us?
One agreement Kevin and I made was that we would not make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. It would be a fun day that we shared with each other with a dinner that we both enjoyed. We would perhaps get each other something, but there were no requirements about flowers or big gifts. […]
marriage tip for rough days
I am writing this afternoon while sitting in the kitchen, where I am watching two pots of food on the stove, Isn’t it interesting to note how life is full of paradoxes? A watched pot never boils, but you should never leave food unattended on the stove. Think on that for a while–but not too […]
a unique and truly memorable wedding
A note from Sarah: Kevin and I had several meetings with the pastor in preparation for our wedding, which was scheduled on June 9. We planned initially for the ceremony ot be open to members of our church as well as a number of invited guests from the local community and out of town. We […]
update on move progress
I have not kept good progress notes on the wedding/move process. I guess some things take a bit of a back seat when your life goes to boxing, etc. So here is a quite long overdue update for our family and friends. Kevin and I cleaned and boxed, boxed and cleaned. There were some things […]
fun on a Sunday afternoon
Today we have finished prepping the space in the main part of the house for use as a staging area for packing. We also went to lunch with my mom’s cousin from Portland. I last saw her in 2009; so it was good to see her again! Believe it or not, I feel like I […]
day 2 in Olympia
Day 2 in Olympia… It is a rather quiet day today. Yesterday we cleaned like crazy people, stirring up all kinds of things and making all things new! It is amazing what two people can do when they put hearts and hands to the task! We are not quite done yet, but it is happening. […]
Kevin’s and my thoughts on social relationships
Kevin and I have talked at length about our concerns with regard to getting married. It is very important to both of us that we develop a good social network, both as a couple and individually. We need to balance out the time we spend on our own relationship, time we spend on other relationships, […]
wedding announcement
I have been in a very quiet long-distance relationship for the last three years or so. Kevin and I first knew each other for several years as friends who shared common interest in blindness and advocacy. Over the years, our friendship blossomed and our shared interests grew to include many other things, including our shared […]