I come from a pretty dysfunctional family you seriously need an Excel spreadsheet to keep track who is related to who and why we are related. The really fun thing about coming from such dysfunction is that you learn to accept things for what they are and accept people for who they are.
My sister Dawna is the perfect example of this. Dawna is always the encouraging sister, she is the organizer and she has always seen the best in all of us. She is the sister that makes me feel good no matter how bad I felt in the beginning. Dawna, has never showed disappointment in me, although I am sure that there have been disappointments throughout our lives, she has always kept the conversations up beat, positive and given me encouragement that few in my life have.
I am currently sitting in the Denver Airport, and have about an hour to reflect on this last week. Why do I feel so good when I am with Dawna and her family, why am at at such peace, and why is making better decisions so much easier when I am with Dawna. You would think she was the older sister, she has taught me so much in life. Dawna is the queen of saving a dollar, she is the queen of shaving a calorie and she is a queen in her house hold.
During my stay this week she said something that I do not think she has a clue impacted me and I hope my own life an marriage. Dawna in passing said “the key to a successful marriage is to act like you are dating. If you would not do something to your boyfriend or girlfriend than you should not do it to your husband or wife.” Now we have all heard the old sayings about always being on your honey moon and stuff like that…. but what does any of it mean? Dawna’s comment is in my opinion the SECRET to a happy marriage.
Thank you Dawna once again, you helped bring me back to center, you recharged my batteries and you have me ready to work on being a better me. Making Better Decisions along the way. Thanks for being there for me….. even when you do not realize you are.
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