MARRIAGE 101

I stumble but I do not fall... This was my wedding day, and every picture, every misstep I embrace was perfect.

If you are of marrying age, YOU MUST READ THIS!!!!!!!!!! I don't care if you have graduated with your doctorate or have just received your GED ( this would fall under the category of my mother, or my husband, who has a Masters). Point being you should REALLY, TRULY, think about marriage before you engage. Think very carefully: does everyone REQUIRE 6 months of checking if whether or not you are compatible? A Catholic marriage is the way to go. Women are always going to soothsayers or Madame Whoever to see if "My Man is the one for me." The true test is to go to your local Priest and ask "CAN YOU HOOK ME UP?"

Become a Catholic. Too long of a story as to why, but if you are a Christian, it is well worth your while. Let me explain briefly.....in the Catholic Church, you are permanently bonded to this person for all eternity. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO FIND OUT!! If your future hubby refuses, then let him go. Girls, marriage is FOREVER, and this is not some soap opera! This is why Catholic marriages, I think, work best. Below are three reasons:

1) You get six months of "ARE YOU SURE????"

2) You renew your vows every year (around Feb. 14).

3) Ultimately, a spiritual connection between a man and his wife THAT CANNOT BE BROKEN!!!!!

I am a Mother, Wife and Child, Lord bless all that are with me. AMEN.

My brother is coming up on his 10 year anniversary and his words
of wisdom are "if you can get passed the first year, all else is sawmill gravy with buttermilk biscuits."