This morning, a phone call woke me up before dawn. As I stumbled in the dark half asleep trying to reach my cell, the call went to voicemail. When I listened to the message it dawned on me that this was not a random call, but rather a well played message from the beyond.
By Debbie Must Valentines Day is a reminder to us all that we need to honor the loving connection that we have with our spouse. Celebrating this occasion is one sure way of keeping our love and passion alive. For the connection to remain strong all year long, we need to keep our marital flame burning. This may seem a daunting task in these busy times, yet there are couples who manage to do just that. Successful couples equally commit to ensuring that their marriage thrives rather than just survives and together they transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. A glowing example of a strong connection shines in the relationship between my friends John and Nathalie. Together, they lead a program called The Marriage Course. Their efforts help to equip couples with the tools and skills needed to build a strong and healthy marriage that will last a lifetime. Fortunately, they were willing to share their recipe for success with us, a gift that can help each of us deepen the connection to our own spouse. [...]
Often life's most important teachers come in small packages. It is true that children are resilient. But, why is that? What is it that helps them move through loss more effortlessly than we do?
