Tag Archives: in sickness and in health

Remember What You Contracted For

When you sign a contract, whether to buy a house or a car or an item on hire purchase there are certain things both parties agree to do. Once the contract is signed, both parties are required buy law to adhere to it. When we get married we also sign a contract. We contract to love, honor and cherish, or obey, depending on the version of your marriage service. We contract that we will keep on loving each other and being committed to each other for better ‘for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health,’ … Continue reading →

10 Tips for Dealing with a Sick Spouse

How can you help your spouse when they are sick? Here are ten suggestions. 1. Look After Their Personal Needs Bring them their tablets and water or medication when needed. Drive them to doctor’s appointment etc. Help them shower and freshen up. Even if they think they can do it on their own, stay close by in case they get dizzy or need help. 2. Spend time with them That means not just doing the necessary jobs requited when someone is sick but spend time talking with them and just sitting with them. If they feel up to t play … Continue reading →

Marriage Means Dealing with the Unexpected

Marriage often means dealing with the unexpected. This is what has happened to us and why I didn’t get to post a marriage blog yesterday. Mick and I have spent the last couple of days and most of Monday night at the hospital. No it wasn’t me, his time but him. On Sunday morning early Mick’s leg started to be painful. By the time we came home from church he could barely walk to the car. He rested up that day. When it was worse on Monday, I took him to the doctors. That started a whole cycle with him … Continue reading →

Withdraw from the World

‘A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere, before who I may think out loud,’ said Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ideally that person should be your spouse – the person above all others with whom you can be real. You don’t have to pretend. That’s what I like in our marriage, Mick and I don’t have to pretend with each other – ever. For us, this has not been a good week in that Mick and I have not been well. Nothing earth shattering, just the usual cold and flu winter ills, sore throats, stuffed up noses, coughing … Continue reading →

Marriage Christmas Traditions

Mick had his turn of looking after me, now it’s my turn to look after him. On Sunday night we went to carols at the beach. Despite the heat of the day and the fact it’s summer here in Australia, that evening turned quite cold and windy. Next thing, Mick’s come down with all the snuffles, aches and pains of flu symptoms. He’s an easy patient to look after though. He’s spent the last few days on medicine and sleeping, sleeping, sleeping. I wish I could sleep like that when I’m sick, but I never can. Thankfully I’m now armed … Continue reading →

Marriage Tips: Health

If you plan to grow old with your husband or wife, you need to start taking care of yourself now and continue to do so. Encourage your spouse to make healthier choices as well, and make doing so as easy as possible. Care for each other when sick, especially through serious illness or injury. The issue of health has been covered in previous articles, but there are still aspects that we can address. We owe it to ourselves to take care of our bodies, minds, and spirits, but we also owe it to our spouses. We promised to be there … Continue reading →

Marriage and the Illness of a Spouse

In sickness and in health. You said the words, and you meant them. You have no qualms about keeping your vows, but you are distraught upon learning that your beloved husband or wife is seriously ill. You cannot fathom the possibility of losing your soul mate, your friend and lover, the person you planned to spend your golden years with. Stop and take a deep breath. While our own mortality and that of our loved ones can be a chilling issue to contemplate, and is something we all give thought when we learn of disease of illness, the condition may … Continue reading →