OK, that really should read “oarspeople”! A little nod to inclusive language. But the concept is the same.
When I remarried, I expected changes. Change is the part of life that meets the daily routine and shakes it’s head.
Both of our families have run on different paths for this last while. Although the courting period of our relationship showed a few differences and many agreements, they were relatively peaceful times.
That part is getting used to the boat. Finding the seats, grabbing the paddles, checking out the steering, making sure the hull is sturdy.
Six weeks ago we pushed out a bit from the dock. During our time of courting, we decided where our location would be. We moved household goods a week or two before the marriage. Then, following the marriage ceremony, we took two weeks of honeymoon. Now we have had a week at our home, together with a 15 year old.
Our direction is firm. God in first place and we as a couple are seeking to work together to glorify God through unselfish love for each other – helping to make each other what God wants us to be, and seeking to individually follow after God.
The coordination? Sometimes we both grab for the same paddle or end up with no paddle in the water. We watch as we shift from side to side. And sometimes we can feel the jump forward as we both pull together. For the most part, though, I have this funny feeling our first few months will look more like a zig zag than a straight arrow.
The great thing? We are both committed to each other and to God! So, as we affirm each other and encourage each other, we look forward to the journey.
As back and forth as it might be!!!
No doubt about it ! Men’s and women’s minds work in different directions ! I think it is almost impossible to agree on everything so a little “give” on both sides usually works. Such fun !!