Staying Connected When You’re Apart

If you or your spouse travels often, one or both of you probably ends up feeling a little lonely at times. While missing each other can have a positive affect on your relationship, it can also be stressful. Try some of these ideas for staying connected: Talk all Day and Night Obviously, you cannot literally talk to each other all day and all night long, but you can speak to each other several times throughout the day and the night. These don’t have to be long conversations – just a few moments to catch up and to let your spouse … Continue reading

Avoiding Awkward Holiday Moments

Have you ever had an awkward holiday moment? Maybe the kids have caught you sneaking Santa’s cookies, or maybe something worse… You’ve heard the song about Mommy kissin’ Santa Clause, right? I know a woman who got busted doing just that. She didn’t know what to say. The kids later told Dad what they saw and then it was up to him to figure out an answer. I think they are still trying to explain it… Another song that might make things a little strange is “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer!” It’s meant in good fun, but if … Continue reading

Is it too Late to Give Thanks for my Husband?

I guess there’s never a bad time to give thanks. I’ve mentioned my husband and how grateful I am to be married to him in other articles, and I added him to Thanksgiving articles in which I discussed whom and what I’m most thankful for. However, I really think he deserves a page of his own. I am a person of faith, and I thank God every day for this man He sent to share my life. I don’t know how anyone could know me better than my husband does. It’s almost eerie how he seems to know me, sometimes … Continue reading