Still Learning

The last couple weeks and months have been very busy for us. We've been pretty involved in church activities, camping in particular. I've also received a calling in our ward to teach the 16 & 17 year old Sunday School class. Married life has been a great learning experience so far. I'm still adjusting to living with another Samoan family instead of my own. I found that even though my husband and I have dated for over 8 years, now that we're married and living together, I am still learning new things about him. We've been faced with challenges since the week we were married. I learned that your problems are no longer just your problems and your spouses' problems are no longer just theirs, but that you have to deal with them together as a couple. I think it's funny that every time people ask me "How's the married life?", the conversation leads to "advice hour" which is fine with me because I am very open to hearing from people who have sustained their marriage for years.

Some of the advice that has been given to me and that I am grateful for are:

1. ALWAYS respect each other. (You'd be surprised how respect can go a long ways).

2. Treat your spouse as you would treat your best friend.

3. In the heat of an argument or disagreement, NEVER raise your voice. Just walk away.

4. Communicate.Communicate.Communicate.

Pics I took when we went to drop off and pick-up the Young Women from Girl's Camp