WELL SAID!

I agree with everything you said except for the second line, "This is the first generation growing up expecting "the government" to support them."

Surely this goes beyond my generation since there is an enormous percentage of people much older than me taking advantage of welfare and other government aid?

Hard workers in this generation do still exist. I'm so proud of my husband for working as hard as he does and not taking any assistance. Every time I go to the health department to get the kids their immunizations someone there tries to convince me to sign up for W.I.C. I tell them my husband doesn't believe in taking things for free that we can afford on our own, they still try to convince me, saying we qualify. We even qualify for food stamps apparently! Anyway, I know you weren't saying there aren't hard workers in this generation I just wanted to talk about one of the things that makes me proud of my hubby. :) But I am confused as to why you said this is the first generation growing up expecting the government to take care of them... please explain?

Thanks for your reply. I figured, but was just curious because you're a great lady and don't really mention his flaws at all, good for you, lol.

How did the Lord help you work on your willpower to keep trying to love Ken despite wanting to nag him to change? I feel like every day I determine that no matter what, I'm going to act in a Godly, loving manner no matter what my husbands response is, but throughout the day if he's not responding (after only a few hours, go figure ;) ) I get so frustrated and give up until the next day. What did you do to toughen your skin as changes were made (in both of you)?

I'm just curious about something...
I've been reading your blog for a few months now and have pursued through your archives, and I realize that this blog is directed toward women and how we can improve our side of the marital relationship, not men. But whenever you talk about how you and Ken are now vs. how you used to be, you make it seem like you were the only one at fault and Ken was a great guy. I guess I was just wondering if just YOU changing made this big difference in your relationship or has Ken changed a few things too, and if so what? What makes him a different man today than when you were first married? :)

Hope this wasn't nosy, you seem pretty open though.

-Shelley