"Ruth and I don’t have a perfect marriage, but we have a great one. How can I say two things that seem so contradictory? In a perfect marriage, everything is always the finest and best imaginable; like a Greek statue, the proportions are exact and the finish is unblemished. Who knows any human beings like that? For a married couple to expect perfection in each other is unrealistic. We learned that even before we were married.
Being human, not one of us will ever have a relationship with another person that doesn’t have a wrinkle or a wart on it somewhere. The unblemished ideal exists only in “happily ever after” fairy tales. I think that there is some merit to a description I once read of a married couple as “happily incompatible.” Ruth likes to say, “If two people agree on everything, one of them is unnecessary.” The sooner we accept that as a fact of life, the better we will be able to adjust to each other and enjoy togetherness. “Happily incompatible” is a good adjustment."
~ Billy Graham
There are so many wonderful features in the making of a home. This is a place where I would love for you to share your love for anything home-related. Homemaking, homeschooling and homesteading are all a part of the lovely art of home-making!
~~Please link up posts in the spirit of Titus 2 and Proverbs 31 (such as recipes, godly encouragement, DIY's, frugal living, child-raising, medicine making, preparedness, gardening, home decoration, school lessons, sewing, crafts, etc). ~~ You are welcome to share as many posts as you like!
Here are some lovely features from last week's link up!
Please visit a few and leave some "comment love":
Please visit a few and leave some "comment love":
Set the Table with the Colors of Spring by Rosemary and Thyme
Homemade Rose Lotion by The Herbal Spoon
Small Garden Signs by Gentle Joy Homemaker
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I love that pale blue table setting, so pretty.
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Dear Jes, thankyou as always. Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks most sincerely for hosting, sweet JES, and Happy Monday to you, you're such a blessing to me, cherished friend, I so enjoyed the painting and the quote you've chosen for today, it's so filled with wisdom, I love it so !
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Dany
Hello Jes, thanks for the linkup.😚
ReplyDeleteHow is your prepping for Easter going?
Happy Easter in advance.
God bless
Thank you for hosting this lovely party! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteMarriage is certainly not a perfect relationship, and takes much work... but what a precious relationship it is.... one to be treasured and guarded. Thank you for featuring my post on Small Gardens: Signs.... that was a fun start to the week..... I hope you have a great week. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting each week!!
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Deb
They idea of a perfect marriage is a bit of a chuckle-r considering we humans are not so perfect. There's always plenty to eat though, crow & hasty words & such. lol Have a great week
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely features! Always a joy to visit. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting, And I just love your pictures.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Connie
Thanks for hosting JES. Hugs. Monika
ReplyDeleteWell, what a great bit of advice from Ruth! A women after God's own heart! Really we live in a world that has a false system of perfection. I think your parties are always filled with good things! Thank YOU!
ReplyDeleteAlways, Roxy
Love this week every week! Sorry, Jes, about my picture in the link - not sure what went wrong there! Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and have a good week. I look forward to starting Monday visiting your party! I would love to have you visit one of mine.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the party, Jes!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great story and great quotes! My husband and I have been married 41 years, and I can tell you that our marriage is certainly not perfect! But, I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you for hosting the blog party. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, JES. Easter blessings!
ReplyDeleteHello Jes,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the feature this week. It was a sweet surprise...
I am very grateful and thankful for your lovely party each week.
Happy Easter.
Janet
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
The homemade rose lotion sounds nice. My grandmother used to use rosemilk and it smelled so good. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and I hope you have a great week.
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Bev
"Happily Incompatible" I like that! Thank you for hosting. :)
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Bibi
I just found this great party and to my surprise it was still open for joining! Thank you so much for hosting it. I will go around and check it out.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter and blessings,
FABBY