An easy excuse would be to say that everyone does this. That’s not good enough because I don’t want to be like “everyone else.” It bothers me when others don’t follow through on small matters and it pleasantly surprises me when they do. One of my pet peeves is when others use the excuse “they were busy”, all the while failing to realize how ridiculous they sound given the simplicity and brevity of their proposed actions. No, they didn’t make it a priority. I want to be someone that makes another person’s day instead of the one that makes them sigh in frustration. And if I can’t follow through on something, I shouldn’t make a promise in the first place.

Keeping one’s word is a simple, yet key and often overlooked part of our daily lives. I don’t want to be a liar and am purposing to be better in this area of my life.

Meredee has gone through the same issue and is equally relieved because she does not have to fend for herself or always be strong when there are problems. She no longer has to go to movies or eat alone. Also, she gets the chance to plan and do things she’s always wanted to do, but either didn’t follow through on, or simply didn’t want to attempt as a single woman. Now we get to experience and share life together.

Companionship is a part of marriage that cannot be appreciated fully until it’s experienced. While many couples fight because they have to share their lives, it wasn’t meant to be this way. In its positive form, the company of a spouse brings out the best in us and gives great joy and fulfillment. Having my best friend as my wife is a pleasure and I thank God for putting Meredee in my life. It’s uncanny how well Meredee knows me and how our personalities and interests mesh. She is an extremely intelligent, thoughtful, and caring woman that is already proving herself to be an ideal wife.

Thanks for your friendship Mer.