It's been a little over 3 months since Andrew and I were married and everyday is a learning process, one that I wouldn't trade for the world. We've had our ups and our downs and everything in between. There are times when I want to be so mad and frustrated with him but I just can't. He has such a humble and loving heart couppled with a tenacious, hardworking and diligent spirit. He is a man I turly honor, respect and cherish.
Andrew has taught me how to de-stress my life and not get so worked up over the little things, and even the big ones to. He reminds me each time I do "Olivia, the Lord will take care of everything you need, there's no need to worry." I can't thank the Lord enough for the blessing of such a wonderful husband. He picks me up late from work, let's me buy treats almost every time we go grocery shopping, helps me with homework, gives me foot massages, and the the list goes on.
Learning to live together has been some what of a challenge. I think our room has been completely cleaned...at least three times since we moved into our place in August. We're both so busy, the last thing we think about when we get home is folding up our clothes or putting them in the hamper. More often than not, they end up on the floor along with shoes, books, and bags. I'm personally not used to having to grocery shop for someone else as well as myself, so I've made the mistake several times of not really buying him anyfood persae, in the sense that I buy mostly food that I would eat.
One thing that I don't want to get in the habbit of that we are slowly moving into, is not making time to be romantic and intimate with one another. I don't want to just stay in strict, professional school mode all the time and always say "I can't I have to study" or "I have way too much stuff going on right now, there's no time for this." Without a lot of extra money it's hard to go out on a date night. If anyone has ideas, please pass them my way :).
Anyway, it's late and I'm at work so I should probably get back to actually working.
Much love,
-Olivia
Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
your honesty is beautiful and rare. good marriage is too. completely worth the effort and difficult maneuvering. there's alot to be said for mutual respect and collaboration in conflict. and for long walks, holding hands. and sometimes whispering can be a fun date night activity... and having picnics inside with candles galore. love you both!
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