My Parents' Gift *** BHG Family Connections 2***

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My Parents' Gift * BHG Family Connections 2*

I mounted the photo on jump rings so that it lifts to reveal the journaling. The journaling reads: My parents gave me many gifts, but the one I am most grateful for is their marriage: their passion for one another. Growing up in a world surrounded by divorce and couples that were merely partners in parenting, I had, right under my own roof, an example oflove that does last. Parents that kissed in the kitchen, danced in the living room. Parents that sent the children off to bed so they could have time alone. I wish every child could know what it feels like to have two parents so completely in love. I may have said “EEW!” when I found them making out on the couch, but you know it made me smile. I fully believe that children don't really want to be the center of their parents' world–they want their parents' relationship to be at the center of their parents' world. Even when my parents fought, it never once entered my mind that they would get a divorce. And even better than the sense of security that happy marriage created? The expectations it gave me. I knew to marry a man that would take interest in my interests, a husband that wants to spend time with me, a husband that would never dream of cheating or putting work beforefamily. They also provided a realistic expectation of happily everafter. An expectation that there would be arguments and disagreements,frustration and plenty of compromise. An understanding that a happy marriage is part divine gift, and part hard work. The stamps are from A Muse Artstamps. Jumprings are Junkitz. PP is KI Memories. I hand-cut the title.