Marriage Is...

Marriage is wonderful.

 Marriage is hard. 

Marriage is rewarding.

 Marriage is learning to be patient. 

Marriage is working together. 

Marriage is being selfless. 

Marriage takes work. 

Marriage is eternal. 

Jesse and I are learning to be married, just like any newlywed couple, and it's not always a piece of cake. We of course argue, cry, or give the silent treatment, but we are learning how to forgive and forget. There are little things we have to get used to that each other do, but it is so worth it. We have learned just to say "I'm sorry", give a kiss, and move on.We are both working hard at work and getting ready for school that sometimes we forget to just take a breath and relax together.  I am so grateful we got married when we did. We are both learning new things together. What could be better than going through life with my best friend and eternal companion? We are learning that as long as we are putting the Lord first, reading our scriptures and praying together, and keeping the spirit with us, that we can do anything. We know we are being blessed in ways that are specific to us. I love Jesse so much! He takes care of me and loves me more than I even thought possible. I am lucky Heavenly Father sent him to my life when he did. 

After reading this post, I don't want anyone to think that Jesse and I aren't happy or are always fighting. I just wanted to remember that sometimes we have to work at it. But mostly I wanted to look back on this and remember that we used the gospel to make us as happy as we are. I remember a while ago, one of my friends asked me, "Why do people say being married is hard?" I told her what I just wrote. That it's just hard mingling two lives, learning to put the other first, and trying to stay on the right path. I also told her that all those things are worth it. Jesse sure has been worth it :)