Reflections on Marriage: A is for Appreciation
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Appreciation
Appreciation
is a tiny
key that will
unlock the big
door of happiness
in marriage as
you express thanks
for all the
little things you
do for one
another each day.
(Excerpt from ABC’s for a Happy Marriage: A Collection of Original Poetry and Biblical Scriptures by Kristine Litster Fales)
My husband David and I are continually saying, “Thank you!” to each other throughout the day. Around our home, we are always noticing what the other person is doing and try to make a point of showing our appreciation. It only takes a few seconds, but it reminds us to never take each other for granted. We say little things like:
Thank you for fixing breakfast (or lunch or dinner!)
Thank you for making the bed!
Thank you for taking out the trash!
Thank you for doing the laundry!
Thank you for putting gas in the car!
Thank you for taking my clothes to the cleaners!
Thank you for mopping the kitchen floor!
Thank you for doing the dishes!
Thank you for rubbing lotion on my feet!
(I have very dry feet, so I really appreciate this act of service.)
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I totally agree with this quote I found on the Internet that teaches about happiness and appreciation: