TreasuresInTerraCotta

As I've mentioned before , we visit our marriage counselor about once a year, whether we need it or not! Recently I gave the office a call to make an appointment.  The receptionist was very helpful in describing what has going on with our counselor Randy and his practice.  As it turns out, his wife has stage 4 cancer.  He has limited his appointments.  He has cut back.  He is taking time off a couple times during the summer "to work on her bucket list."  We were put on a waiting list. I'm pretty sure there is a counseling-session worth of advise and insight to take away from that one phone call.  No appointment necessary.

Hacienda del Sol Late May It was hot at blazes! The new Mr. and Mrs. In a rented dress and a newly purchased tuxedo.   Yes, I rented my dress! Yes, Tyler still has his tuxedo.  Who want's to throw a black-tie party? I wish I had a picture of the food.  It was the best meal I've ever eaten. And the cake wasn't bad either. I have professional photos around here somewhere. Back in the day these were real prints of snapshots...that I scanned. So it's a miracle I have any electronic photos to share here. Ten years. The day seems like yesterday. And it seems like I have never not been with you. You are the love of my life! Happy Anniversary!

Tyler and I see our marriage counselor every 6-12 months "whether we need it or not!" We've been seeing the same guy since our pre-marital counseling sessions almost 10 years ago. When we finished up the number of sessions required by our pastor Tyler said, "We'll see you in 6 months." And that was that. It's been a good thing to have a routine check-up that doesn't require a blow-up, a catastrophe or a melt-down as the initiating factor. Fortunately, we have managed to avoid many grave situations that can occur in marriage, but I never cease to be amazed that I leave most meetings having learned something new about my husband, having learned something new about the psychology of relationships and having expressed something that would have been otherwise unspoken. I tell you all of that as an encouragement, just like I would tell you if we were face-to-face talking about marriage. I hope that in some small way I can normalize "marriage co...