The Greatest Love Story

What do you consider to be the greatest love story ever told? I’m sure we might all have different opinions on that. On Thursday night Mick and I and another couple of married friends went to see a production of William Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet. To many people this story of star crossed lovers from warring families is considered to be one of the great love stories. Certainly our local drama company put on an excellent performance which we enjoyed immensely, as we do nearly all their production. We quickly became caught up in the story unfolding before our eyes … Continue reading

What I Love about Being Married- Part 2

This continues on from yesterday’s post about what I love about being married. I love that when I have a problem or am trying to work something out, my husband is the first person I turn to. He’s always gives a listening ear and often helpful suggestions. Similarly if he wants to talk something out or has a problem he comes to me, because we are each other’s best friend. I love that there is still physical affection shown between us. I love that when we go to bed at night, we are curled together and I know he’ll still … Continue reading

Discordant Music

On Saturday I watched two DVDs. A Man Called Peter, adapted from the book by his wife, Catherine Marshall, is one I have watched numerous times before. One thing that struck me in A Man Called Peter was his description of marriage. ‘Marriage is a oneness, divine and indivisible.’ Peter Marshall had a lot more to say about marriage. Why not check out the movie? It is a love story between a man and his God, as well as a man and a woman. Dear John adapted from the book by Nicholas Sparks is also a love story and this … Continue reading