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Jessie and I recently celebrated our milestone 20th wedding anniversary. In some ways it feels like it hasn’t been that long, but in other ways it feels like we’ve been married longer than that (especially since we’ve known each other since we were 9 and 10). So… I recorded a podcast episode discussing the biggest lessons we’ve learned in the last 20 years.
The last few years have stretched us out more than ever. Get a foster parent license, raise 6 precious children of different ages, say goodbye to the beautiful boy C who stole our hearts for 8 and a half months, love his mother, keep walking, past 2 Years of saying yes to David, being pushed into the world of special needs and complex medical care, countless doctor appointments and treatments, and many terrifying medical moments. , surgeries, saying yes to adoptions, having seniors, walking around all things college, getting ready to have kids, saying yes to daughter dates, countless sporting events, two miraculous pregnancies, Waking up many times in the middle of the night with 3 small children… Life is full and never boring.
There are always opportunities to trust the Lord and work together. Some days we do better than others.
With three teens and three small children, running a full-time business from home is always an adventure. Every day requires organization, communication, adaptability, creativity, flexibility and perseverance.
We have moments when we get really frustrated and frustrated with each other, but it’s worth fighting for our marriage and for each other instead of just fighting to prove what’s right or the other person wrong. I learned more and more that there is
Some days I am tired. Some days I wonder how it will work. There are days when communication doesn’t go well.
But we keep choosing each other. we continue to choose to love. Even on days when you don’t like it, even when it’s hard, even when you’re nervous.
in this episode crystal pain showJessie and I share some things we’ve learned over the last 20 years.
Say you love me often
Do your best to make each other laugh.
Give your spouse time and space to do the things they love and bring to life.
Flirting everyday.
Find a good one and call it.
Strong marriages don’t just happen, but they are worth the time, intention and sacrifice. please listen.
Happy 20th Anniversary, Jessie! Thank you for choosing me and loving me despite the hard times! I will marry you again! i love you so much!
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in this episode
[00:35] – We recently celebrated a milestone anniversary.
[01:56] – Shares lessons learned in 20 years of marriage.
[02:22] – Do not believe everything in your dreams.
[04:09] – I just finished listening to an audiobook Troublesome Creek Book Girl.
[06:49] – I have sequel in that book too.
[08:09] – What saved my life this week?
[09:40] – my pre-order new book goes on sale March 7 — there are tons of fun giveaways for those who pre-order!
[11:33] – Baker Publishing Group offers the best deals on my new book.
[13:14] – I have learned to tell Jesse often that I love him.
[15:43] – Jessie defines love as commitment, action and feeling.
[16:00] – We have learned to go to great lengths to make each other laugh.
[16:59] – Give your spouse time to do what they love.
[20:36] – We flirt every day.
[22:44] – Recognize and appreciate goodness.
[23:44] – Strong marriages don’t just happen.
[26:37] –ANew York Strong relationships require effort and sacrifice.
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