Fireproof

Last weekend, Dave and I went to see the movie, Fireproof. We are at a vulnerable point in our marriage - let's just say we're open to suggestions - and I was hoping an answer or two might reveal itself during the course of the movie. Well, did it ever! The Love Dare alone was worth the cost of admission.
Cheryl Baugh has added this challenge to her page and I am following along. (check it out: www.profbaugh.blogspot.com)
Now, I did stumble a bit at the start (it took me 3 days to complete Day 1. I laugh while I type this - Day 1 is "Don't say anything negative to your partner for the whole day." You wouldn't think this would be that hard, but you might be wrong - I was. I made it until 5:30 pm on the first attempt and then Wham! it just fell out of my mouth. I thought, darn it! I'll have to try again tomorrow... Attempt #2 failed before I left for work in the morning :( So on day 3, I successfully went an entire day without saying a single negative thing to my husband. I don't think he noticed it, but we had a very pleasant day and we've had several days like that since. I love the awareness this has brought. I had no idea the number of times in any given day I have a negative word on the tip of my tongue!
Now, I'm not a shrew or a bully, but like many people I have gotten caught up in the stress of everyday life and my husband seems to have an invisible bullseye on him where all my aggression and irritation like to target.
I want to encourage anyone who hasn't already, to go see this movie and do the Love Dare! It is such a great way to revitalize a relationship and I'm so glad God has brought this wonderful tool into my marriage.
Much love,
Mrs. Mills :)

Down in My Heart

Recently, my husband and I are driving through the streets of St. Charles with our unusually quiet, 5-year-old daughter in the back seat. Just as we began to wonder "Why has she gone this long without talking?", a little voice from behind us says, "Guess what, guys. I know where God is." I say, "Oh, yeah? Where?" She replies, "Well, he's in two places – he's up there (as she points to the blue sky) AND he's in my heart." she says with a huge, proud smile. I choke up and say, "That's right, baby. He is! And how do you know that?" She tells me, "Because Maw Maw told me. Maw Maw sings that song Down in My Heart because that's where God is. He's in everybody's heart!”
So thank you, Maw Maw. Thank you for bringing Him into her mind and heart through that lovely song.