tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post2373811296600700089..comments2023-04-27T08:26:25.215-07:00Comments on Making the Moments Count: Talking, Sharing, and Serving: Three Things I Love About My Marriageamber_mtmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871256362646081536noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-43133777515368332392010-01-28T09:00:12.000-08:002010-01-28T09:00:12.000-08:00Wow! 6 years? That is fantastic!! These three thi...Wow! 6 years? That is fantastic!! <br> <br>These three things are more like thoughts about what has worked so far in our marriage. Things that I hope to continue doing. Why stop a good thing?Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-10896241432224523392010-01-28T08:57:04.000-08:002010-01-28T08:57:04.000-08:00Indeed, that *is* another way to say serve. I fin...Indeed, that *is* another way to say serve. <br> <br>I find that a great way for a husband to make his wife happy is to come home and not even look at the house. Go straight to his lover and give her a kiss and a hug. Heck, she deserves it!!Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-69255838683368152372010-01-28T08:55:01.000-08:002010-01-28T08:55:01.000-08:00Maybe you could convert me to Twitter? I've be...Maybe you could convert me to Twitter? I've been thinking I need to make that step for awhile now. <br> <br>If I don't sit down and think about how my husband serves me, I will completely give myself all the credit. As you said, it is vitally important to recognize the mutual service given in a relationship.Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-41694102441730958382010-01-28T08:53:19.001-08:002010-01-28T08:53:19.001-08:00Heck yes you should! You can place it in the spot ...Heck yes you should! You can place it in the spot that says, "Share an experience you have had with problem solving" "...with conflict." <br> <br>See? It fits in perfectly!Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-49822169693087002122010-01-28T08:53:19.000-08:002010-01-28T08:53:19.000-08:00Oh, thank you for stopping by! I found this Wordfu...Oh, thank you for stopping by! I found this Wordfull Wednesday post to be more than a little intriguing. I am grateful that you phrased it in such a way as to get me to really think about my marriage.Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-60566462827986388072010-01-28T08:46:18.000-08:002010-01-28T08:46:18.000-08:00Amber, this is a fascinating post and I'll hav...Amber, this is a fascinating post and I'll have to think about that word, "serving" a little more. Thanks for stating it so eloquently. It give me a lot to think about, after 17 years of marriage!lindapressmanhttp://lindapressman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-42983802992384550942010-01-28T06:40:37.000-08:002010-01-28T06:40:37.000-08:00I adore this. I absolutely adore it. Your reflecti...I adore this. I absolutely adore it. Your reflections on your marriage are clearer and cleaner than some people married for 20 years. And the fact that you are so very conscientious about your actions and your reactions is a mighty leap forward, a great start to building the biggest, most important foundation for your babies. <br> <br>You are wise, Amber. And your husband is wise. And I can see it, hear it, feel it in your words. I think the word Jen used the other day when we were speaking on the phone was "self-aware." Yes, I agree with her, you are self-aware. And this post is a direct reflection of that. <br> <br>I'm not so very veteran in the marriage department, but after 7 years I know WHAT it takes, it's just a matter of DOING it when it needs to be done. The fundamentals: communication, kindness, compassion, love....the list is a glorious one.Sarahhttp://momalom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-33368884009556296722010-01-28T03:52:54.000-08:002010-01-28T03:52:54.000-08:00We will have been married for 6 years at the end o...We will have been married for 6 years at the end of March. Sometimes, it feels longer, and other times, it feel like we just got married. <br> <br>You give very sound advice here.Kristina P.http://adamadkristinapulsipher.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-79798934026718345882010-01-28T03:35:28.000-08:002010-01-28T03:35:28.000-08:00What a wonderful relationship it seems you and Mr....What a wonderful relationship it seems you and Mr. B. have and if you keep it up another 60 years are definitely in your future. I agree that one thing that makes my relationship with Tim strong is that it makes me happy to make him happy (another way of saying serve?). I know he'll be happy to see the house neat and dinner cooked, so I do it for him. Even if, I'd be fine in a messy house with cereal for dinner! <br> <br>Great post and happy almost 3 years!beccahttp://dramaformama.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-50607995885438568502010-01-27T21:23:55.000-08:002010-01-27T21:23:55.000-08:00It is such an amazing thing to reflect on, not jus...It is such an amazing thing to reflect on, not just how we HAVE grown, but how we ARE growing. The striving implicit in your words is very inspiring!Kimberlyhttp://temporaryinsanitybykym.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-28305113971167188152010-01-27T16:48:53.000-08:002010-01-27T16:48:53.000-08:00The serving one is my favorite. I think it can be...The serving one is my favorite. I think it can be easy to see where we are serving and more difficult to see where our spouse is. Recognizing their service is important. <br> <br>My husband and I take our communication to a texting level all the time. I've been trying to convert him to twitter, but no luck so far.Charlottehttp://latermom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-37083990086395491692010-01-27T06:15:01.000-08:002010-01-27T06:15:01.000-08:00Serving is a very good priority! It's funny ho...Serving is a very good priority! It's funny how serving another really develops our love for them even more.Chocolate on my Cranhttp://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-53534002833667830792010-01-27T05:10:50.000-08:002010-01-27T05:10:50.000-08:00I think my relationship with my husband (married 4...I think my relationship with my husband (married 4 years, together for 8) has honed my communications skills in ways I never imagined. I should be able to add it to my resume by now!Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-4586788344477666552010-01-27T02:46:31.001-08:002010-01-27T02:46:31.001-08:00Service....Isn't it about time? : )Service....Isn't it about time? : )Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-44704905853077392572010-01-27T02:46:31.000-08:002010-01-27T02:46:31.000-08:00Thanks!Thanks!Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-65962034305189320692010-01-27T02:05:42.000-08:002010-01-27T02:05:42.000-08:00Service...isn't that a biggie! I agree, every...Service...isn't that a biggie! I agree, every aspect of being a wife/mother is all about service isn't it! :) I love your 3.Jaimehttp://rovinroberts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-10598960742582259612010-01-27T01:31:19.000-08:002010-01-27T01:31:19.000-08:00I especially love the idea of serving each other e...I especially love the idea of serving each other each day. We have just started that with our kids and in just a short time we have seen very positive results. I know it works!Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-14149393723807084182010-01-26T22:45:08.000-08:002010-01-26T22:45:08.000-08:00Thank you for stopping by! We are seasoned in that...Thank you for stopping by! We are seasoned in that we know we need to do these three things. Yet, it is a constant struggle! <br> <br>PS. If you have a blog, and if you are comfortable with sharing it, I would love the link so I could get to know you better!Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-47769687966031618392010-01-26T22:42:52.000-08:002010-01-26T22:42:52.000-08:00I would say that communication is a constant strug...I would say that communication is a constant struggle for most couples!! We make it a priority because it is necessary for us to survive this difficult period in our life!Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-62793405820497873322010-01-26T22:41:47.000-08:002010-01-26T22:41:47.000-08:00No, it isn't easy. We have to work extra hard ...No, it isn't easy. We have to work extra hard to keep our marriage going. I am lucky that we both share in this effort.Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-91758928445043145802010-01-26T22:04:36.000-08:002010-01-26T22:04:36.000-08:00Talking, or maybe I should say communicating is an...Talking, or maybe I should say communicating is an interesting struggle around here...how wonderful to have it as a priority in the beginning.Estherhttp://www.outwardexpression.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-45131823424954511292010-01-26T19:59:55.000-08:002010-01-26T19:59:55.000-08:00You sound seasoned enough to me! Those are all su...You sound seasoned enough to me! Those are all such valuable parts of marriage and take so much work, especially with the kiddies around. Good job!Kathrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-38825706683506370242010-01-26T19:21:00.000-08:002010-01-26T19:21:00.000-08:00You are both to be commended. I also had 2 babies ...You are both to be commended. I also had 2 babies at the 2 and half year mark in my marriage. It ain't easy. But it sounds like you and Mr B have found a very workable formula - and a fluid one - to ensure the glue that holds you together as a loving family unit. <br> <br>Good stuff.BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-59926492331173708452010-01-26T19:18:32.000-08:002010-01-26T19:18:32.000-08:00Thanks! Hah, I already explained that I am not a ...Thanks! <br> <br>Hah, I already explained that I am not a veteran* in any way*, these are certain things that I hope we can continue. I would have to say you are more of a veteran than I am!! 6 years!?!? That is wonderful!! <br> <br>And, yes, weathering the storms is what we plan to do.Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-17844789675398296982010-01-26T19:16:53.000-08:002010-01-26T19:16:53.000-08:00Thank you! My husband suggest Google Chat. It ser...Thank you! <br> <br>My husband suggest Google Chat. It seriously has saved us from growing apart. Something you can probably relate to, being that your husband is a doctor.Ambrosiahttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com