Marriage so far.
Tomorrow is going to be a long yet exciting day. For starters, I am leading my first Baptism service at the church (so pumped and excited about that). Then, right after church, Alyson and I will be leaving to go to Miami, Florida. We are staying with some friends Sunday night, and then Monday they are taking us to the port so we can board the cruise ship and embark on our long awaited Bahamas cruise honeymoon. YAY for cruises!
Well, it hasn’t been that long, but we got married November 25, 2008, so it has been like a month. However, we have needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of life to enjoy each other and relax since we tied the knot that morning in front of our families. What was meant to be a relaxing week at home afterwards ended up being a somewhat chaotic week of trying to get all her stuff moved in from where she was living, putting her stuff up, re-arranging how I had some stuff laid out, etc. (my cool little bachelor pad met it’s maker with Alyson!).
Anyway, we just finished our first month of marriage – one I will never want to forget. It was wonderful, amazing, insightful, growing, maturing, and dreamy. I’ve learned a lot about myself, and I’ve learned a lot about marriage (I’m sure I will keep learning).
So in the spirit of learning new things, I want to share three things I have learned with you.
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT MYSELF – I’m selfish.
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT MARRIAGE – It doesn’t work well when someone is being selfish.
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT ALYSON – she’s nowhere near as selfish as me.
Blogger friends, please keep us in your prayers as we go on our cruise. Specifically you can pray that: (1) this will be a time where we can grow together as one, (2) we can give each other the attention we deserve (all of it), and (3) we can keep God first by praying daily together for our life, ministry, and future together.
See you all when we get back! Can’t wait to show you all some pictures (the picture shown is a picture of Alyson doing what she does best: helping straighten me out)!
Matthew – we’ll be praying like crazy. Specifically for those three things you asked, but even more. I look forward to hearing what God does as he strengthens you both during this focused time together
Joe and I will celebrate 22 years during 2009. And oh, what a list we have on “what we’ve learned about marriage”. We’ll share some of that with you along the way.
Our very best to you – travel safe!
Praying for you guys! It’s going to be a great week. Allison(my wife) and I pray together everyday. It’s the #1 way we strengthen our marriage. Just make that a priority. Then be the facilitator that builds the passion in your wife to devour God’s word. Then you guys will be off to great start.
Allison and I would love to have you guys here and hang one week. Let me know. Peace bro!
You’re the man.
Congratulations on your new marriage! It will be a wonderful and exciting journey. My husband and I are coming up on our 10th anniversary in March. I pray you a safe and fun honeymoon cruise!
Hope you guys have a lovely honeymoon. Will be praying for you guys to grow closer and your love to grow stronger.
Here is my selfish request, which may be a little difficult, but if you see any sunshine while you’re in the Bahamas, could you possibly send just even a few warm sunshiney rays to Scotland?
I’m beginning to forget what the sun looks like.
mmmm going on a cruise.. that sounds great! I’m sure you guys will have a fantastic time.
the last time my wife and I just got away (for an extended period of time) was our honeymoon and that will be almost 5 yrs ago. I still remember it like yesterday..
enjoy yourself.
Just for good measure I’ll pray for good weather and no sea-sickness too
Hope you both have a beautiful time!
Man, I’m jealous.
I hope you and your wife have an awesome and relaxing time on your cruise.
Enjoy doing your first baptism service tomorrow too.