credit: a still photo from The Notebook movie
RIP – Rosalynn Carter. I can’t be the only one who is wondering if Jimmy will soon follow Rosalynn in the near coming days. It sometimes seems that in this modern world, truly good-hearted people and long-lasting, devoted marriages often seem to be quaint, unusual relics of the past. Why is this? Shouldn’t these be the things that we work on to be commonplace and almost expected? Would the world be different if this is where we put the majority of our main focus and energy?
“Do you think that our love can create miracles?” – Allie Calhoun, The Notebook
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Exactly, Kelly. And what if we all loved our neighbor and realized everyone wants peace? What if everyone just put down the weapons–verbal and physical? What if?
What if? Such a good question . . . .<3
Right?!
My parents will celebrate their 60th anniversary in April. They don’t seem to be unusual among their peers. Both my sister and I have always aspired to have marriages like our parents. It was shocking to me that mine didn’t endure. But maybe it shouldn’t be so surprising – my husband was raised amidst a brutal and bitter divorce. He had a different set of role models than I did. I’ve observed through the decades that one by one his siblings destroyed their marriages (sometimes more than one marriage!) I attributed our longevity to the example set by my folks. Despite my determination, however, ultimately he wasn’t able to break free of his family pattern. I find that really sad. But I haven’t lost the faith. I still believe that good-hearted people will maintain devoted marriages and continue to be beacons of hope for the world.
Not all marriages are meant to last, Kelly. And everyone I know who has had to end their marriage, gave it more than “the good college try.” I love how no matter how many knocks you have taken, you get back up again with a positive, faithful attitude. You are a living inspiration. Hugs!